Órfhlaith Foyle reads her story 'In Lorient'. She talks with the presenter about when she considered herself a writer, the feeling she gets in her body, when the idea for a story strikes her and how her characters often want to be new.
 
Órfhlaith Foyle:  <a href='https://mobile.twitter.com/foyleorfhlaith'>https://mobile.twitter.com/foyleorfhlaith</a> 
Producer Alan Meaney: <a href='https://alanmeaney.ie/'>https://alanmeaney.ie/</a>

Gerry Boland reads ’Thirst’

‘Harness Your Hopes’ is a series of 6 podcast episodes of 30 minutes investigating and showcasing fiction. Six of the West of Ireland’s upcoming authors have written a new short story inspired by the theme of ‘harness your hopes’. 
On the podcast, the author reads the story and then speaks with the presenter about their craft and inspiration and how the theme inspired them.  The aim of the programme is to place the listener at the heart of the artist’s creative process, while finding common ground and some positivity in these difficult times.

This programme is supported by a Creative Ireland Bursary from Galway County Council.
Writers taking part: Sasha de Buyl, Alan McMonagle, Órfhlaith Foyle, Gerry Boland, Celeste Augé, Owodunni Ola Mustapha.
Producer & Presenter: Alan Meaney.
Music by Eamonn Bailey.

More info: https://tinyurl.com/2tsdf9ej