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2013 Irish Book Awards

The Herbalist has just won Newcomer of the Year at the Irish Book Awards!

I'm thrilled, and still a bit gobsmacked, and of course grateful. I keep thinking back to four years ago, and me sitting at my chaotic kitchen table scribbled away like a maniac, with no idea whether the book would ever see the light of day. And now it has readers, readers who liked it enough to award it Newcomer of The Year. A big thank you to everyone :)

Receiving the award from Madeleine Keane
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13 comments:

  1. Brigid O'ConnorNovember 29, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Fantastic, Niamh, congrats!!
    What a year or two you've had.
    Best of luck with 'Book of the Year'.

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  2. Words A DayNovember 29, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Thanks Brigid :)

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  3. valerie sirrNovember 29, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Best of luck, Niamh. Haven't finished it yet, but loving it so far

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  4. Rachel FentonNovember 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Congratulations, Niamh - very best of luck! x

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  5. Words A DayNovember 29, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Thanks & Glad your enjoying it Valerie! :)

    Thanks Rachel, fingers crossed x

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  6. Theresa MilsteinNovember 29, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    So excited! But I'm not surprised.

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  7. Words A DayNovember 30, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Thanks Theresa :)

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  8. dolorahNovember 30, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Congrats Niamh! That is awesome news.

    .......dhole

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  9. UnknownDecember 1, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Congrats Niamh. Have voted for The Herbalist.

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  10. LizaDecember 1, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    What wonderful news. Congratulations!22

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  11. Orla FayDecember 1, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Congratulations Niamh and well deserved.

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  12. princess-marDecember 6, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Just finished reading The Herbalist, couldn't put it down. Your portrayal of 1930's Ireland and the difficulties facing women is profound. I especially loved your character development and the depths of the characters stories. Well done, looking forward to seeing more of your work in future!

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  13. Words A DayDecember 6, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    I'm delighted to hear that, thankyou! and thanks for commenting:)

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