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Copies of my debut collection of short fiction, The Scattering, arrived in the post last week. I dedicate the book to my father so it was lovely to show him this – though he is unable to read at the moment as his health is poor. He could vaguely see the title and thought it said ‘the sting’. Now I will have Paul Newman in my mind whenever I think of this collection. I've posted photos of the book here - with little statues of the Buddha and Ganesh to guide the book on its journey into the wilds!  

I am currently reviewing some novels and this is very time-consuming - though I've read some marvellous work. Also, I am continuing to find new layers for my forthcoming novel (which I thought I had finished and find I haven’t at all). I am hoping to finish this in Paris during my stint as writer-in-residence at the Centre Culturel Irlandais in April. 

My band, CHOICE, is gigging this summer so I will post a gig list here soon. Enjoy the spring.

The Scattering is available from all main outlets (Amazon and Waterstones etc).

http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/jaki+mccarrick/the+scattering/9515592/






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  1. MairéadMarch 5, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    This is really exciting. Must be great to see your work in print.
    Good luck. Are you doing any signings/readings locally?

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    1. JAKI MCCARRICKMarch 6, 2013 at 11:54 AM

      Yes. I am featuring in the first ever Dundalk Book Festival! The book will be launched at Carrolls Bookstore in Park Street on April 27th at 5pm. I will send you a Facebook invite in early April! All the best, Jaki x

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  2. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Jaki, I am (literally) in the middle (pg 131!) of The Scattering, I am new to your work and am really really enjoying it. Absolutely beautifully written and so very emotional in so many different ways, congratulations!

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  3. JAKI MCCARRICKMarch 6, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Dear Anonymous,
    Thank you so much for your lovely comments about my book. All the very best, Jaki

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