Write On with Beverly Martens

Posted: Thursday Jul 04, 2024

Penelope Todd and Majella Cullinane

Beverly Martens chats with two acclaimed writers: Penelope Todd and Majella Cullinane about their new books: a novel, and poetry collection, respectively, with the common theme of Matriarchy.

Firstly, Penelope shares the challenges and delights of writing about the life and times of her grandmother, "Nell" while Majella's third poetry collection, "Meantime" (dedicated to her Irish mam), traverses dealing with grief and loss half an uncrossable world away- during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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