We had a very special time at Listowel Writers’ Week from 28th May – 1st June. I was lucky enough to spend time with one of my favourite writers, Douglas Kennedy. I learned a lot from him about writing and about life. My wonderful students Ciara Hogan and Sarah McKenna collected their prizes at the awards ceremony and saw their work published alongside top Irish writers Donal McCann, Deirdre Madden …
Summer Camp Discount!
For the month of May I am offering a ten percent discount off places at my summer camps in Malahide, Skerries, Swords and Blackrock, County Dublin. There is only one week left in the month so if you’re interested in booking a place for your child, at a discounted price, get clicking! www.meganwynne.com/shop/ So far Malahide leads the way as the most popular summer camp venue, which is a surprise …
Discounts for Multiple Bookings!
My children’s and teenage summer camps are booking up nicely, especially for the month of July. If you wish to booking more than one child in your family into a summer camp, I am offering a discount of €10 for every participant. One child alone costs €120, but two children cost €110 each and three children cost €100 each. And, if you have more than three children, we can have …
Children’s Ireland Book Conference
I was lucky enough to attend the Children’s Ireland Book Conference last weekend in the Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield. What a super cool venue! John Boyne (one of my heroes) was interviewed by Robert Dunbar, and afterwards I asked John a question. How did he come up with the idea of a boy who floats for his children’s novel ‘The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket.’ He said that …