Donal Ryan clarifies comments about financial struggle

Irish writer Donal Ryan has clarified his comments about his author earnings, after being forced to return to his civil service day-job in order to pay the mortgage despite the acclaim for his books. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Donal Ryan clarifies comments about financial struggle

Irish writer Donal Ryan has clarified his comments about his author earnings, after being forced to return to his civil service day-job in order to pay the mortgage despite the acclaim for his books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Author earnings could be hit by Brexit

Author earnings could be hit in the wake of Brexit following the erosion of exclusivity rights in Europe, the Society of Authors and literary agents have warned. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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