60 acast.com What The Book! https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/what-the-book-podcast en Dublin South FM Books,Irish,Author What The Book! Presented by journalist Yvonne Reddin, What The Book! puts authors and their stories in the spotlight. Each episode explores the people behind the pages, their writing journeys, and what it takes to stand out in publishing


Recorded at Dublin South FM


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]]> Presented by journalist Yvonne Reddin, What The Book! puts authors and their stories in the spotlight. Each episode explores the people behind the pages, their writing journeys, and what it takes to stand out in publishing


Recorded at Dublin South FM


https://www.yvonnereddin.com/

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]]> false What The Book! info+698dbcfd5a0d566e5b813dcd@mg-eu.acast.com 698dbcfd5a0d566e5b813dcd what-the-book-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1770896349776-0e099d33-011a-448c-918e-59c2b3537b8d.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/what-the-book-podcast What The Book! Siobhan Maher Siobhan Maher Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT 30:02 69e8b0e1738b0d0aa5ce56a7 false https://shows.acast.com/what-the-book-podcast/episodes/69e8b0e1738b0d0aa5ce56a7 69e8b0e1738b0d0aa5ce56a7 698dbcfd5a0d566e5b813dcd full 7 Siobhan Maher is a Dublin-based writer, poet and photographer whose work combines nature, reflection and wellbeing. Originally trained as a scientist, she moved into creative work later, developing a distinctive style that blends her own photography with poetry - photopoetry. Her books, including Journeying and Dawning, are all about slowing down, noticing more and finding a bit of calm and clarity in the middle of everyday life.

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]]> Siobhan Maher is a Dublin-based writer, poet and photographer whose work combines nature, reflection and wellbeing. Originally trained as a scientist, she moved into creative work later, developing a distinctive style that blends her own photography with poetry - photopoetry. Her books, including Journeying and Dawning, are all about slowing down, noticing more and finding a bit of calm and clarity in the middle of everyday life.

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]]> <![CDATA[Domhnall O'Donoghue]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT 29:01 69cfdee11d7024f1a7409e92 false https://shows.acast.com/what-the-book-podcast/episodes/69cfdee11d7024f1a7409e92 69cfdee11d7024f1a7409e92 698dbcfd5a0d566e5b813dcd full 6 Domhnall O'Donoghue is an actor, author and travel journalist whose work appears regularly in titles like The Irish Times, The Sunday Times and the Belfast Telegraph. He’s received multiple awards for his travel writing. Alongside his journalism, he writes dark comedy novels - including Colin and the Concubine, Crazy for You and The Wonderful Life of Connie Maguire. His debut book, Sister Agatha: the World’s Oldest Serial Killer, was published in 2016, with its sequel out now. 

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]]> Domhnall O'Donoghue is an actor, author and travel journalist whose work appears regularly in titles like The Irish Times, The Sunday Times and the Belfast Telegraph. He’s received multiple awards for his travel writing. Alongside his journalism, he writes dark comedy novels - including Colin and the Concubine, Crazy for You and The Wonderful Life of Connie Maguire. His debut book, Sister Agatha: the World’s Oldest Serial Killer, was published in 2016, with its sequel out now. 

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]]> Maria Colgan Maria Colgan Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:04:07 GMT 28:15 69c72906b991732771faf9ec false https://shows.acast.com/what-the-book-podcast/episodes/69c72906b991732771faf9ec 69c72906b991732771faf9ec 698dbcfd5a0d566e5b813dcd full 5 Maria Colgan is an Irish author and creator of the Just for Today affirmation series, a collection of empowering, easy-to-digest books designed to support self-worth, resilience, and emotional well-being. Through simple daily messages like “I will be brave” and “I will love myself,” Maria’s work focuses on helping people reconnect with themselves in a gentle, practical way.

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]]> Maria Colgan is an Irish author and creator of the Just for Today affirmation series, a collection of empowering, easy-to-digest books designed to support self-worth, resilience, and emotional well-being. Through simple daily messages like “I will be brave” and “I will love myself,” Maria’s work focuses on helping people reconnect with themselves in a gentle, practical way.

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]]> <![CDATA[Ruth O'Leary - Talks about her new book "The Last Week of Him"]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:26:21 GMT 26:00 69b4062c1b5a7dfbdf570cef false https://shows.acast.com/what-the-book-podcast/episodes/69b4062c1b5a7dfbdf570cef 69b4062c1b5a7dfbdf570cef 698dbcfd5a0d566e5b813dcd full 4 Ruth O'Leary is an Irish Times bestselling author of contemporary women’s fiction. Based in Dublin, her debut novel The Weekend Break (2024) quickly entered the Irish Times bestseller list and launched a three-book deal with Poolbeg Books. Her follow-up novel A Week to Remember (2025) continues her focus on stories of friendship, self-discovery and life’s unexpected turning points. Her third book is out now, The Last Week of Him, in all bookshops nationwide.

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]]> Ruth O'Leary is an Irish Times bestselling author of contemporary women’s fiction. Based in Dublin, her debut novel The Weekend Break (2024) quickly entered the Irish Times bestseller list and launched a three-book deal with Poolbeg Books. Her follow-up novel A Week to Remember (2025) continues her focus on stories of friendship, self-discovery and life’s unexpected turning points. Her third book is out now, The Last Week of Him, in all bookshops nationwide.

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]]> Jane Buckley - Founder of Oakleaf Press Jane Buckley - Founder of Oakleaf Press Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:05:00 GMT 27:28 69a07988519334f0498f489b false https://shows.acast.com/what-the-book-podcast/episodes/69a07988519334f0498f489b 69a07988519334f0498f489b 698dbcfd5a0d566e5b813dcd full 3 In this episode, Yvonne chats with Jane Buckley, author of the 'Stones Corner' series and founder of the new publishing press, Oakleaf Press. Jane writes fiction inspired by her own lived experience of The Troubles, bringing heart, honesty and depth to her storytelling.


Through Oakleaf Press, she’s creating space for voices that might otherwise go unheard - combining real industry know-how with genuine care for the writers she works with. Today's episode delves into the ups and downs of indie publishing and to never give up on your publishing dreams.

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]]> In this episode, Yvonne chats with Jane Buckley, author of the 'Stones Corner' series and founder of the new publishing press, Oakleaf Press. Jane writes fiction inspired by her own lived experience of The Troubles, bringing heart, honesty and depth to her storytelling.


Through Oakleaf Press, she’s creating space for voices that might otherwise go unheard - combining real industry know-how with genuine care for the writers she works with. Today's episode delves into the ups and downs of indie publishing and to never give up on your publishing dreams.

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]]> <![CDATA[Rosita Sweetman talks about her book 'Girl With A Fork In A World of Soup']]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT 28:45 698de0b45d2bf63a6d9c98f5 false https://shows.acast.com/what-the-book-podcast/episodes/698de0b45d2bf63a6d9c98f5 698de0b45d2bf63a6d9c98f5 698dbcfd5a0d566e5b813dcd full 2 In this episode,Yvonne speaks with Rosita Sweetman, author of Girl with a Fork in a World of Soup. From childhood trauma and personal loss to activism and resilience, Rosita shares her raw, honest and unforgettable life story while also chatting about everyday life.



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]]> In this episode,Yvonne speaks with Rosita Sweetman, author of Girl with a Fork in a World of Soup. From childhood trauma and personal loss to activism and resilience, Rosita shares her raw, honest and unforgettable life story while also chatting about everyday life.



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]]> Ger Moane Ger Moane Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:46:59 GMT 28:40 698dbdb45d2bf63a6d92543f false https://shows.acast.com/what-the-book-podcast/episodes/698dbdb45d2bf63a6d92543f 698dbdb45d2bf63a6d92543f 698dbcfd5a0d566e5b813dcd full 1 Yvonne talks to Irish author Ger Moane about her novel 'Keeper of Stones', a fictional story about Newgrange, and a book that 'imagines an idyllic time of peace and harmony with the earth.'


https://germoane.com/keeper-of-stones/



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]]> Yvonne talks to Irish author Ger Moane about her novel 'Keeper of Stones', a fictional story about Newgrange, and a book that 'imagines an idyllic time of peace and harmony with the earth.'


https://germoane.com/keeper-of-stones/



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