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An essential history of George Hook's career as an erotic novelist
Ireland is not ready for this, George.
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Jun 26th 2015, 10:08 AM
Column: Why did JK Rowling feel the need to use a pseudonym?
It’s been revealed that the Harry Potter creator used a male pseudonym and is in fact the author of a new mystery crime novel – but Michelle Jackson writes that it is sad Rowling had to do that to achieve critical acclaim.
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Jul 22nd 2013, 7:00 AM
Column: Why Irish ‘chick lit’ is the true barometer of our time
Following in the footsteps of Maeve Binchy, Irish female authors are capturing what really matters to people today, writes novelist Michelle Jackson.
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Jan 1st 2013, 7:30 PM