The Irish Times: ‘Truth is everything, even in a ghost story’
An article by Billy talking about his writing has been published in The Irish Times. It can be read online here.
Excerpt published in the Irish Examiner
An excerpt of Billy’s debut novel, The Dead House, was published in the Irish Examiner on the 29th April. The excerpt can be read online here.
Evening Echo Review
There was a prominent review, by Des Breen, of The Dead House in the Evening Echo of the 21st April.
O’Brien Press Launch Party
On the 20th April, a launch party was held to celebrate the release of The Dead House. The book was officially launched by acclaimed playwright, novelist and poet Frank McGuinness.
Evening Echo “Person to Person” Feature
An interview with Billy was published in the Person to Person feature of the Evening Echo of the 12th April.
Coming Soon: The Dead House
Published by Brandon Books, an imprint of O’Brien Press, The Dead House will be available this coming May 2017. Attemptingto rebuild her life after a violent relationship, Maggie Turner, a …
Upcoming Chinese Translation by CITIC Press
The Things We Lose, The Things We Leave Behind is due for publication in Chinese by CITIC Press in the Summer of 2017.
Story in The Saturday Evening Post
Billy’s story, Night Divine, has been published by The Saturday Evening Post, and is available to read on their website.
Costa Short Story Award 2016
Billy O’Callaghan was shortlisted for the 2016 Costa Short Story Award, with his short story, The Boatman. The story was awarded second place, and you can read it or listen …
Cill Rialaig Residency
Billy was recently awarded a writing residency at Cill Rialaig Arts Centre in Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry, on the 18th – 27th February.