Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews NY Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Marie Force. Marie writes contemporary romance, romantic supsense and erotic romance. Her titles include In the Air Tonight.By Bernadette Walsh

Cecelia Tichi is a Professor of English and American Studies at Vanderbilt University and the author ot ten novels. She writes mystery novels often set in the Gilded Age.By Bernadette Walsh

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews award-winning romance writer Susan Carlisle. Susan writes sweet, sassy, sexy romance novels with stories of love with medical themes and stories that reach our hearts.By Bernadette Walsh

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Hannah Brown, the star of The Bachelorette, winner of Dancing With the Stars and now a romance novelist. Hannah's new release, Mistakes We Never Made, is an irrepressibly funny romantic comedy about two frenemies on the verge of making the biggest mistake of all.By Bernadette Walsh

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Corey Poirier, a TED X speaker, columnist and now fiction writer. The Enlightened Passenger is his first novel.By Bernadette Walsh

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews award-winning historical fiction author, champagne geek, and lavender farmer, Rebecca Rosenberg. Rebecca hails from California and her titles include the Champagne Widows series.By Bernadette Walsh

Novelist Bernadette interviews John Sundman, a freelance technical writer, essayist, novelist and self-publisher, His titles include Acts of the Apostles.By Bernadette Walsh

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Women’s Fiction author Julia Amante, author of Evenings at the Argentine Club, Say You’ll Be Mine, and That Was Then. Julia writes emotionally rich stories about family, love, and the passion of chasing and achieving one’s goals. Her books reflect the flavor and rhythm of Latino communities in the U.S.. Julia gr…

On the show tonight, our final in this series, we'll meet Visual Artist and Educator Alice Bennett. She'll talk about Art in the Community, amongst other things, and read us a poem from her first collection. Our Artist in Profile is another Visual Artist, Bernadette Kiely who will talk us through some of what influences her work and key points in h…

On this week's show, we speak to theatre maker Ita Morrissey alongside Mags Whitley to talk about something exciting happening in Roath House. Our Artist in Profile from a few weeks ago author Brendan Casey, we talk about his work and writing, and we hear a bit of his debut novel “She That Lay Silent-Like Upon Our Shore”. And we chat with Kilkenny …

On tonight's Arts Show, we reconnect with Kilkenny composer and performer Neil Quigley for a chat about his music career. Our book club returns with a review of the multi-million copy Best Seller, "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. Kate Redmond and Maresa Sheehan will share their Recommended Reads, and Maresa will treat us to one of her poems…

On this week's episode of 'The Arts Show,' Ciara Hayes shares her thoughts on the film 'The Miracle Club'. We meet playwright Mark Craddock, from Carlow Little Theatre Society, whose play 'Heiligenstadt' competes in the One Act Play Festival across the country. Joining Una in the studio for a conversation about the festival of Samhain was Sean O hA…

On this week's Arts Show, our Artist In Profile is Kilkenny musician Neil Quigley and we’ll also be catching up with Sculptor Robert Dunne who we profiled a few weeks ago. The very talented local band Burnchurn will be joining us in studio and we’ll have a look at what’s coming up of interest over the coming week in Carlow and Kilkenny. The Arts Sh…

On this week's show, we meet Kilkenny actress Amy Dunne and an artistic power couple who both write, direct and perform - Angela Keogh and John McKenna. We'll also have a look at what's happening on the Arts Scene in Kilkenny and Carlow over the coming week. The Arts Show with Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh,' brought to you by Kilkenny County Council Arts …

Join Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh as she celebrates sculptor Robert Dunne in this week's Artist in Profile on The Arts Show. Later in the program, Una is joined in the studio by musician Patrick McGlynn and local actress Muireann Ryan for a candid discussion about their artistic journeys and the ups and downs of pursuing a career in the arts. We'll take …

In this week's Arts Show, presenter Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh speaks with artist, writer and filmmaker Lisa Fingleton who has an exhibition opening this week for the Bookville Festival. We'll continue our profile of Inistioge-based author Brendan Casey, have the first of our Book Clubs where we discuss Liz Nugent's Strange Sally Diamond and we'll hear…

In the second episode of The Arts Show, join your host Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh in conversation with the talented local writers Caoileann O'Mahony and Brendan Casey. Listen to a stunning performance of the St. Leo's College Chamber Choir, Carlow. Una discusses upcoming shows by The Unthanks and upcoming productions in Kilkenny by Carlow Little Theatr…

The Arts Show returns for Season Two, Tuesdays at 6 pm on KCLR. In the first episode, Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh is chatting to Kilkenny artist Pauline O Connell, profiling writer Caoileann O 'Mahony, hearing from Arts Officer Mary Butler about Culture Night, and celebrating a writer and a singer who both celebrate birthdays. The Arts Show with Una Ni …

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews women's ficiton author Michelle Davis. Michelle, author of Learning to Bend, The Dog Walkers, The Invitation, and The Retreat, began writing in her mid- fifties. Her story lines and characters come from a combination of life experiences, imagination, and interests in yoga, energy healing, and astrology. In addit…

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Armand Rosamilia. Armand, a New Jersey native who now lives in sunny Florida, has written over 200 novels in various genres including crime thrillers and horror. He is a big fan of books, baseball and bourban.By Bernadette Walsh

The Arts Show: In this episode, Hugo was first joined by Carlow musician, Eric De Buitléar, who has appeared on the Salty Dog stage at Electric Picnic and is a well regarded songwriter in a number of styles. He discussed, songwriting, the lure of performance and his creative process. Joining us then was Mary Butler, Arts Officer with Kilkenny Count…

Hosting the show for tonight, Martin Bridgeman spoke to musician and entertainer Jack L aboit his latest album "Echo On" (The full interview was originally recorded for Martin's "Ceol Anocht Show" and is available at this link: https://kclr96fm.com/ceol-anocht-interview-jack-l-27-11-2022/) Our Artist in Profile was Kilkenny painter Helena Gorey. In…

Hugo was joined on the show by writer, broadcaster, polymath and Irish language enthusiast Manchán Magan, who spoke about his latest book "Listen to the Land Speak: A Journey into the wisdom of what lies beneath us" and how ancient placenames and mythology provided a sense of rich description to both the ancient and modern world, if we care to look…

Naoise Nunn, impresario, political commentator, future thinker and family member of KCLR royalty, whose involvement in Cat Laughs, Kilkenomics, the intelligent bits of Electric Picnic, and Bram Stoker (with his brilliant wife Maria) makes him one of Ireland’s leading makers of festivals. We will discuss the shape of things in a post- plague world a…

The Arts Show: In this episode, we are joined by one of the busiest men in the arts, Steve Walls of The Stunning which is a brilliant Irish band hat has lasted three decades and counting. Our artist in profile is another theatre maker - Christiine Scarry. She also is in fact a wearer of a ludicrous number of hats, including a reign as writer in res…

We are joined by the everything-musician Ali Comerford in studio – everything because she seems to effortlessly lift any instrument up and be its master; and then the Lord gave her a voice too. Our Artist in Profile piece will bring us poet Nuala Roche, who works out of Kilkenny. We also hear the beautifully put words of one of trad music’s great p…

Emma Martin, an Irish choreographer, on being passionate with your craft and how she describes herself as a dancer. We hear an advice for aspiring artists from Alec O'Leary. He also tells us about his craft. Faye O'Rourke of Soda Blonde gives us a glimpse of being in a band. Sunday Times Journalist Dolly Alderton on slow love.…

We are joined by world-renowned wildlife photographer Doug Allan. This week's Artist in Profile is Orla Mackey who is born and raised in Gathabawn in rural North Kilkenny. Her writings show the rhythm of rural Ireland. Angela Dougan of First Music Contact and Music Journalist Jim Carroll tell us about the Regional Development Programme which helps …

Pauline Scanlon tells us about Bird on the Wire, an 8-piece collaborative interpretation of The Leonard Cohen Songbook. We get to know Eamonn Maxwell, a contemporary art curator, advisor, and mentor. This week's Artist in Profile is Thomastown-based writer Gillian Grattan. Hugo Jellett spoke with David Mitchell at the Borris House for the Festival …

At the Borris House Festival of Writing and Idea, Actor Jeremy Irons and Film Director David Puttnam chats about the future of film and cinema. Elizabeth Cope, a Visual Artist in Paulstown, on the importance of live audience for an artist's work. Artist in Profile: Ramon Kassam, a visual artist in Thomastown, talks about his art and being an artist…

The Arts Show with Hugo Jellett in association with Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Creative Ireland starts on KCLR next Wednesday 2nd November. Ahead of the show, Producer Ethna Quirke chatted to Mary Butler, Arts Officer with Kilkenny County Council about her role, her creative process and what the next ten weeks will bring to listeners a…

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Alessandra Torre of Key West, Florida. Alessandra, a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 23 novels, writes primarily romance, but her recent release, The Ghost Writer, is a thriller. Alessandra is also the founder of INKERS CON, an annual authors conference.…

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. Colorado based Rebecca is the author of fifteen romance novels.By Bernadette Walsh

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Cincinnati native Michelle Major. Michelle writes sexy and sweet contemporary romances and is a Publishers Weekly bestseller. Michelle has written over thirty romances, including The Merriest Magnolia.By Bernadette Walsh

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Sylvia Hubbard, an award-winning romantic suspense author, blogger and founder of the Motown Writers Network and the Michigan Literary Network. Her titles include Dreams of Reality.By Bernadette Walsh

Sex and love get better with age -- so why not write about it! Join Bernnadette Walsh for her first Romance Roundtable to discuss the joys and challenges of writing Seasoned Romance. Bernadette is thrilled to chat with Jeannie Moon, Karen Booth and Jennifer Bokal. Jeannie Moon, a Long Island native, is USA Today bestselling author of 16 contemporar…

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Stella MacLean. Stella writes about compassionate women and compelling stories. She has written several contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels, including Finding Mr. Wrong and the Back From The Edge Series.By Bernadette Walsh

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews USA Today Bestselling author Ruth A. Casie. Ruth writes histroical and contemporary romance and her titles include Heart of the Matter and The Guardian's WitchBy Bernadette Walsh

Bernadette Walsh interviews LaQuette, a romance author of bold, provocative love stories featuring multi-cultural characters. A Brooklyn, New York native, LaQuette is a bestselling romance author and her awards include the 2016 Author of the Year Golden Apple Award. Her titles include Under His Protection and the Queens of Kings…

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interview Tawna Fenske, the USA Today bestselling author of humorous fiction and heartwarming loves stories with a quirky twist. Her titles include Captain Dreamboat and The Last.By Bernadette Walsh

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Gina Ardito who writes lightehearted romance. A fellow Long Islander, Gina has written over eighteen books. Her latest release is MEMORIES IN DECEMBER. In addition to her writing, Gina has conducted writing workshop sessions across the country.By Bernadette Walsh

Bernadette Walsh interviews JC Hay and Veronica Scott, two of the authors of PETS IN SPACE 4 Anthology. Proceeds from the book support Hero-Dogs.org, a non-profit charity that helps supports our service vetrans and first responders.By Bernadette Walsh

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Priscilla Oliveras who writes contemporary romance novels featuring Latino characters. Priscilla has a Masters of Fine Arts from Seton Hall University, is a USA Today Bestselling Author and was a 2018 RWA RITA Double Finalist. Her titles include Her Perfect Partner and Resort to Love.…

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Roxanne Howard. Roxanne writes in several genres including science fiction, young adult, new adult, women's fiction and contemporary and erotic romance. Roxanne has served in the U.S. military, loves the theater and is a wife, mother and animal lover. Her titles include WHEN YOU CLOSE YOUR EYES and FLIP THE BEAT…

Novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Elysabeth Grace, writer of paranormal, contemporary and historical romances. A native of California and a professor of English literature, Elysabeth currently resides in Las Vegas. Her titles include YOUR HEART ONLY and FATE'S MATCH.By Bernadette Walsh

When Misha McKenzie isn't riding motorcycles, she's writing steamy paranormal romance. Her titles include The Magic of the Heart Series.By Bernadette Walsh

Romance novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Tere Michaels. Tere is a romance writer and her motto us "happy endings guaranteed." A New Jersey native, Tere's books have been published by Dreamspinner Press and her titles include Three to Get Ready, and Love & Loyalty.By Bernadette Walsh

Romance novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Damon Suede. Damon writes gay romance and LGBT genre fiction. Although new to gay romance, Damon has written for print, stage and screen for two decades. His titles include Bad Idea and Seedy Business.By Bernadette Walsh

Romance novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cat Johnson. Cat's titles include One Night With a Cowboy and Saved By a Seal.By Bernadette Walsh

Romance novelist Bernadette Walsh interviews Courtney Milan, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Courtney, a former lawyer, writes historical romance and was a RITA finalist. Her titles include The Wicked Gift.By Bernadette Walsh