Patsy horton belfast telegraph journalist muck rack. Michael mclaverty short story award returns culture northern. Morgan humfres, hanahlaurence glaze, 11 oct 1809 by robert mcfarling hunt, hensonmary magdaline pope, 27 june 1807 by john hunt hunt, rhodajoseph duncan, 8 mar 1809 by george wallace. Shooting the darkness book launch and a discussion event. With comprehensive contact information, including cell phone numbers, for over 275 million people nationwide, and whitepages smartcheck, the fast, comprehensive background check compiled from criminal and other records from all 50 states. Industry professionals such as patsy horton blackstaff presspublishing ireland, daniel bloger new island books and arts publicist. I was very pleased that the commissioning editor of blackstaff, patsy horton, and i, were of one mind on this selection process i. The final seminar will be on editing the work, led by patsy horton, managing editor of blackstaff press. Patsy horton from blackstaff press began by remarking that they wished they had published paperboy, now recognising the power of macaulays voice in telling the story of life as a young person during dark years of the troubles. Dbf 2016 sunday th november smock alley theatre 1662. All my friends are going to be strangers danny deckjill peelemma horton. Blackstaff press, founded in 1971, is an iconic brand with a long and rich heritage.
You do not need to have published a book but do need to demonstrate your. Horton has selected an eclectic mix of books from blackstaffs current and backcatalogue to find out which do best on the ebook market. Naturally, well also be talking about some of its most influential books and. Founded in 1971, blackstaff press is regarded as one of irelands foremost publishers and is a leading publisher of quality irish books. The competition was adjudicated by awardwinning writer claire keegan antarctica, walk the blue fields and foster, and patsy horton, managing editor of blackstaff press. Declan meade, publishing manager and founder of the stinging fly will be in conversation with grainne clear, publishing manager at little island books. The text is now part of the leaving certificate syllabus. Will books like dream on by john richardson and blue cabin by mike faulkner, whose authors have a strong and active online presence, outperform classic literature like sam hanna bells december bride or. It therefore calls on interested writers to submit their best short stories to stand a chance to win a cash prize.
This prestigious award, which has run biennially since 2006, was set up to foster and encourage the tradition of the irish short story. Making a connection with readers is what makes a book successful patsy horton, managing editor, blackstaff press. May 04, 2017 patsy horton, managing editor of blackstaff press, said. The bookseller reported last week that northern irish indie blackstaff. Blackstaff was delighted to publish her first collection of stories, the faerie thorn and other stories, in 2015. Jimmy webb left exteenage wife out of memoir, says report. Blackstaff launch ebook list culture northern ireland. This prestigious award, which has run biennially since 2006, was set up to. This new edition has been redesigned by wendy dunbar and includes updated information generously provided by wesley johnston and jacky hawkes, both of colourpoint creative, and michelle griffin and patsy horton. Words ireland is a recently formed grouping of seven literature organisations, who are working collaboratively to provide coordinated professional development and resource services to the literature sector. Patsy horton is managing editor of blackstaff press. It has published authors such as john hewitt, bernard mclaverty, glenn patterson, patricia craig and ciaran carson. Faculty of arts and social sciences creative writing.
Patsy horton is managing editor of blackstaff press, widely regarded as one of irelands foremost publishers and a leading publisher of quality. I attended an event at the 2019 belfast book festival which featured eilis ni. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover patsy s connections and jobs at similar companies. Publishing day at the belfast book festival words ireland. Mcmurtry also excells in capturing the culture, personality and humidity of the southwest. The books follow the stories of occasionally recurring characters living in the houston, texas, area 1970. Northern irish press blackstaff sold to colourpoint. Please visit writers and artists for further details and booking. Northern irish press blackstaff sold to colourpoint creative the.
The linen hall library in belfast, northern ireland, has announced the launch of the 2020 michael mclaverty short story award. He was also the most gentle, humorous and modest of men, a pleasure to work with and the very best of company. Prior to the seventeenth century the products of the armourers company of london are virtually unknown, and certainly subordinate to the armour made in the almain armoury, the royal armour workshop at greenwich founded by henry viii. Writers featured in the ulster anthology include nell mccafferty, john hewitt. The pitt rivers awards the pitt rivers award is for the best amateur project, however in this world of ever changing technology and science we must accept the necessity for societies and individuals to buy in some expertise. Emerging fiction and nonfiction writers to tackle issue. Together michael and she published hundreds of books, many of them winning prestigious awards for content and design.
Will books like dream on by john richardson and blue cabin by mike faulkner, whose authors have a strong and active online presence, outperform classic literature like sam hanna bells december bride or important nonfiction like a time to speak by helen lewis. Speakers such as patsy horton, the managing editor of blackstaff. Patsy horton is managing editor of blackstaff press, widely regarded as one of irelands foremost publishers and a leading publisher of quality irish books. Or, as chairperson patsy horton of blackstaff press put it, its a listening exercise. She published hundreds of books, many of them winning. Award accepted by tom mcerlean, rosemary mcconkey and wes forsythe, and also patsy horton, director of the blackstaff press. Launch of book, breadboy, by tony macaulay, at eason belfast. He has lectured extensively in europe and the united states. Linen hall announces winner of the michael mclaverty short. May 18, 2017 the new york post reported that the 70yearold songwriter completely left out his first wife, patsy sullivan webb, from his book.
Obituary guestbook patsy pat bess horton of greenville. Patsy also represents publishing ireland on the committee of words ireland. The arts council is the lead development agency for the arts in northern ireland. This is for you if youre an author and youve done plenty of book readings but you just dont enjoy them and youre not sure if your audience enjoys them either. The editors agreed that manuscript rejections were often not because of bad writing but because there was no gap in the market. Over those twentytwo years blackstaff has published more than three hundred books, developed a thriving ebook list, nurtured. He has published two books with blackstaff press the peoples democracy 1974 and special relationships. Learn how to craft that allimportant pitch to hook in an audience, with words of advice from two panels made up of some of britain and irelands chief publishing industry experts. Michael mclaverty 1904 1992 was one of the foremost proponents of the irish short story. Acni slammed for fundamental misunderstanding following. Publishing day at the belfast book festival irish writers. Linen hall launches 2020 michael mclaverty short story.
Arts council welcomes launch of landmark publication. Forbes 2010 has published the acclaimed debut novel ghost moth. Patsy horton, managing editor of blackstaff press, said. Founded in 1971, blackstaff press is regarded as one of irelands foremost publishers. Acni slammed for fundamental misunderstanding following cuts. Strange flowers and patsy horton, managing editor of blackstaff. The recent party to celebrate the 40th anniversary of blackstaff press. Dbf 2015 friday th november smock alley theatre 1662. Britain, ireland and the northern ireland problem 2000.
Northern irish press blackstaff sold to colourpoint creative. Funeral home services for patsy are being provided by dovewitt family mortuary, and swanlaw funeral directors. Best books of 2020 arts council of northern ireland. View patsy hortons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Patsy horton, managing editor, blackstaff press and chairperson, words ireland writers series belfast. Childrens books ireland, ireland literature exchange, irish writers centre, munster literature centre, poetry ireland, publishing ireland and the stinging. Mar 17, 20 to paraphrase macaulays book s introduction reflecting a city still feeding off ancient rivalries, while perhaps well past their sellby date, still appetising for some. Mar 31, 2015 now the publishing ireland board, which has blackstaff press managing editor patsy horton as its president and is made up of leading irish trade figures such as michael obrien of the obrien. Entrants must have been born in, or are citizens of, or resident in northern irelandrepublic of ireland. Since then, she has been busy expanding and developing the blackstaff. How to get published belfast the open university in. Five tips for getting published culture northern ireland. It has published authors such as john hewitt, bernard mclaverty, glenn patterson, patricia craig and ciaran. Nov 22, 2015 patsy horton, managing editor of blackstaff press in belfast, talked about authors needing to engage audiences publicly, adding that, its brilliant if the author has strong social media skills.
A helping hand across the border for writers the irish times. Childrens writer myra zepf, crime fiction author kelly creighton and patsy horton from blackstaff press pick their favourites of the last 12 months. Patsy olson obituary 1937 2021 colorado springs, co, nm. Of his many subsequent books, most of them published by blackstaff, a history of ulster is widely regarded as his masterpiece.
In northern ireland you have access to different markets, you have the opportunities of the uk and then you also have the allisland market which is great, but the infrastructure here isnt as strong as it would be elsewhere. Michael mclaverty short story award 2020 now open the linen hall library in belfast, northern ireland, has announced the launch of the 2020 michael mclaverty short story award. She has a phd in english literature from queens university belfast and an ma in french and english from glasgow university. J jones, johnsarah daniels, 8 mar 1808 by john sevier. Founded in 1971, blackstaff press is regarded as one of irelands foremost. The whole experience was a turning point in my writing life. The model, who is the daughter of actor barry sullivan, is also. Introduction by patsy horton blackstaff press, readings by the author, and concluding remarks by. Washington county marriage records, 18001809 welcome to. Patsy horton joined the editorial department of blackstaff press in 2000 and became managing editor in 2003 when anne tannahill retired. Publisher blackstaff press taken over by colourpoint.
She has been involved in publishing for almost twenty years, and has worked closely with authors on their writing for almost all of that time. Walk the blue fields was richard fords book of the year, 2010, and foster won the davy byrnes award, then the worlds richest prize for a single story. This prestigious award, which has run biennially since 2006, was set up to foster and encourage the tradition of the iri. Patsy horton is the managing editor at blackstaff press, one of irelands foremost publishers and is a leading publisher of quality irish books.
Patsy pat bess irwin horton 78 of greenville, texas passed away on february 11, 2021 after a brief illness in dallas, texas she was born february 9, 1943 to william bruce and mary horton irwin in greenville, texas. Patsy lou horton olson colorado springs, co olson, patsy lou horton, age 83, has made heaven a better place to be. Blackstaff receives generous assistance from the arts council of northern ireland to enable it to encourage, support and publish irish writers and irish literature. The blackstaff press was founded in 1971 and is a leading publisher of quality irish books that has published over 800 titles. The blackstaff press leading irish book publisher belfast. Horton, patsy amos ryon, 26 mar 1807 hosier, jennycornelius morgan, 31 aug 1801 by chas. Join facebook to connect with patsy horton and others you may know. Moving on characters patsy carpenterdanny deckemma horton joe percy 1972. Daniel bolger is commissioning editor at new island books, and has worked in irish publishing for nearly ten years. Anne tannahill joined blackstaff as a trainee editor in 1976 and became managing director in 1980.
View niamh hattons professional profile on linkedin. Research each publisher and know who youre submitting to. So another arc of the book is from age to childhood. Arts council welcomes launch of landmark publication arts. Patsy olson passed away in colorado springs, co, new mexico. Paul mcveigh, garrett carr, geraldine quigley, nicola barr the bent agency and patsy horton blackstaff press. Linen hall launches 2018 michael mclaverty short story. Linkedin is the worlds largest business network, helping professionals like niamh hatton discover inside connections to recommended job candidates, industry experts, and business partners. Moving on was one of larry mcmurtrys first, and in my opinion, his best book. Blackstaff has been under the ownership of the baird group since 1995 and has been enormously lucky to have had its support during some. Linen hall launches 2018 michael mclaverty short story award.
Founded in 1971 the iconic brand has a long and rich heritage. Since then, its been great to see her work get the recognition it deserves and this adaptation of the book by big telly theatre company as part of their thirtieth birthday celebrations is the icing on the cake. Patsy horton from blackstaff press began by remarking that they wished they had published paperboy, now recognising the power of macaulays voice in. Blackstaff has been under the ownership of the baird group since 1995 and has been enormously lucky to have had its support during some very challenging times. A strange invitation popped into my mailbox this week and it being october, with halloween approaching fast perhaps i shouldnt have been too surprised whom it came from. The following guest speakers will present on the day. Blackstaff press is regarded as one of irelands foremost publishers and is a leading publisher of quality irish books.
The incidental characters, both at the rodeo and back in austin, are all well drawn. He was nominated for the booker prize in 20 for his debut novel. To be chosen by two esteemed judges, awardwinning writer claire keegan and patsy horton, was extra special. Whitepages is the authority in people search, established in 1997. Writers featured in the ulster anthology include nell mccafferty, john hewitt, seamus heaney, cs lewis, estyn evans and many others. Transition project call for participants irish writers. Dan bolger, commissioning editor at new island books. I was very pleased that the commissioning editor of blackstaff, patsy horton, and i. The competition was adjudicated by awardwinning writer claire keegan antarctica, walk the blue fields and foster, and patsy horton, man aging editor of blackstaff press. The perfect pitch with sarah davisgoff, nicki howard, michael mcloughlin, faith ogrady, dominic perrem and sallyanne sweeney. Managing editor of blackstaff press patsy horton said mr bardon had made a huge contribution to the blackstaff list and to peoples knowledge and understanding of the history of belfast and. Authors, publishers and academics discuss changes in the. In northern ireland you have access to different markets, you have the opportunities of the uk and then you also have the allisland market which is great, but the infrastructure here isnt as. Sale of blackstaff press to colourpoint blackstaff press.
A local writer is set to showcase the short story she has produced for xborders, an innovative crossborder project, bringing writers together to explore and write about borders through fiction. It was a complete honour and privilege to win the prestigious michael mclaverty short story awarded in 2019. How to get published belfast the open university in northern. Patsy horton patsy horton is managing editor of blackstaff press, widely regarded as one of irelands foremost publishers and a leading publisher of quality irish books. Patsy horton, managing editor of northern irelands blackstaff press. Helen carr, senior editor with the obrien press and patsy horton, managing editor of blackstaff press. Patsy horton joined the editorial department of blackstaff press in 2000 and. Blackstaff has published more than three hundred books, developed a. We are the main support for artists and arts organisations. The acquisition by colourpoint creative represents a new and exciting phase for blackstaff and i look forward to the possibilities and. Its main character, patsy, is an excellent portrait of an evolving personality. Patsy horton managing editor blackstaff press linkedin. Patsy horton is the managing editor of blackstaff press and is the president of publishing ireland. View patsy horton s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
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