Coincidences This time of year perhaps reminds us of those who have gone before us. One is John Montague, the brilliant poet who passed away last December and whom I had the pleasure of meeting with his charming wife Elizabeth…

Three of them are from my collection Rus in Urbe https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rus-Urbe-James-Lawless/dp/1500770272/ref=la_B001JOXD96_1_26_twi_pap_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1512643748&sr=1-26 and one previously unpublished, Now and Then: https://ourpoetryarchive.blogspot.ie/2017/12/james-lawless.html THE OTHER HALF I hear you adding in the old language, wearing spectacles now, the soft light capturing in their frames…

I am delighted to have my story A Voice from an Attic published together with other great stories in Stories for Homes Vol 2. All proceeds from the book go to the charity Shelter to help the homeless. You can…

Just published at a special offer of 99 cents. Shortlisted for the Willesden Prize, Jolt is a story about perception and ingrained prejudices that we can carry around with us in our everyday lives. Sometimes it can take a journey…

Red Roses Review by Michelle Boylan REVIEW: IRISH AUTHOR: JAMES LAWLESS.Dublin born, educated at both UCD and Dublin City University, James Lawless has written several novels and a poetry text. His novels, Peeling Oranges, The Avenue, Finding Penelope, For Love…

8 Most Helpful Books on Writing Fiction by Diana Urban | Oct 20, 2017 I rarely read nonfiction, but when I do, it’s usually on the craft of writing fiction. There’s a bit of irony in there somewhere. With each…

James Lawless: Irish Wordsmith Sep 28, 2017 We at 1-Hour Proofreading chatted with Peeling Oranges author James Lawless about why he loves writing and his latest book, American Doll. James Lawless at https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2856218.James_Lawless Born in Dublin, Lawless was first introduced…

Welcome to my upgraded website James Lawless: The Truth in Fiction. I am an award-winning story writer, novelist, poet, literary critic and book reviewer with a passionate love for good writing and words that go to the heart and truth…

‘The Widow’s Consoler’, intriguing new story published 23/10/17, only 99 cents. After the death of her invalid husband, a widow’s previously suppressed feelings for her late husband’s best friend surface to reveal what was a desperate course of action.

In the light of what is happening in Catalonia, the critically-acclaimed novel’Peeling Oranges’, as it interweaves the modern histories of Ireland and Spain, has a telling relevance. Goodreads Book Giveaway Peeling Oranges by James Lawless Giveaway ends November 20, 2017.…