THE GLOSS & MISS EMILY

I love The Gloss, the very shiny, posh magazine that these days comes free with The Irish Times once a month. It's one of those aspirational magazines that features drool-worthy designer clothes and outrageously priced furniture and handbags (and the odd affordable item).

But they love books too. People like Antonia Hart, Mary O'Donnell and Polly Devlin are regular contributors and the magazine often has features on women's writing.

I have a feature in this month's edition about novel writing in general and Miss Emily, and the next novel, in particular. See pic below. Click and zoom :)

PRUDENCE FEATURES MOTHER AMERICA

One of the only women's magazines I actually enjoy is the Irish mag Prudence. So I am delighted that the editor Annette O'Meara has included Mother America in her preview of New Year reads in the current issue (Jan./Feb. 2013). It's in the Bookworm feature, along with the latest short fiction collections from Mike McCormack and Kevin Barry.

Prudence, unlike other women's mags, doesn't leave me feeling lousy after I read it. Its pragmatic approach to style, interiors, beauty and employment issues is refreshingly intelligent - I usually feel energised after reading the magazine. And that it's Irish is a real bonus. Yay!