Scarred long-listed for the 2022 Adaptable program
I'm very pleased to announce my novel Scarred has been long-listed for the 2022 Adaptable program, run by the Queensland Writers Centre....
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- Dec 2, 2021
- 2 min
Upcoming exhibitions
Its been a busy few weeks, but then again it always is. After much preparation though, I'm please to let you know I have dates for my...
- Sep 13, 2021
- 1 min
New academic chapter and opinion piece published
I'm please to let you all know I've reached a new milestone as a writer. A chapter I wrote for the peer-reviewed academic journal...
- Aug 16, 2021
- 1 min
Opinion piece published by Newcastle Weekly
It's been a while since an article I wrote was published in the media. 10 daily, who I'd written several articles for, closed down last...
- May 2, 2021
- 2 min
Introducing the new editor of Paper Chained
It’s hard to believe its been five and a half years since I first put pen to paper in prison, creating what would become my now published...
- May 20, 2020
- 1 min
Scarred now available on Kobo
When Scarred was released last November in paperback, my publisher signed an exclusive deal with Kindle for the digital version. The...
- Mar 31, 2020
- 1 min
New article published on 10 daily
It's been a while since I've sold an article to 10 daily, but as I already mentioned I've had more time to write ever since coronavirus...
- Mar 5, 2020
- 1 min
First public book signing
It's going to be several weeks of firsts for me. Last night I was the guest of honour at a local book club meeting (pictured). The club...
- Feb 9, 2020
- 1 min
Dates confirmed for Newcastle Writer’s Festival
I'm very happy to announce the details have been released for my booked appearance at this years Newcastle Writer's Festival. I'll be on...
- Dec 5, 2019
- 1 min
On the promotion trail
Writing a novel is the easy part my friends. Finding a publisher was time consuming and disheartening at times, but promoting the book...
- Nov 28, 2019
- 1 min
Scarred officially released
Its been a very long journey since day three of my prison sentence, when I started writing my novel, but I'm pleased to announce that...
- Nov 17, 2019
- 1 min
Damien Linnane featured in the Newcastle Herald
Another day, another interview published. I'm thrilled to let you know the Newcastle Herald interviewed and photographed me last week....
- Oct 5, 2019
- 1 min
Release date and pre-order availability for Scarred
Things are coming along very nicely with the novel my friends. We now have an official release date for both Kindle and paperback:...
- Sep 12, 2019
- 1 min
Scarred cover art released
I'm thrilled to announce the cover art for my novel has now been finished. I'm very happy with the design, and also very happy to report...
- Jul 10, 2019
- 1 min
New article up on 10 daily
Considering I've been interviewed about having prison pen-pals three times now, I thought it was high time I wrote an article about the...
- Jun 9, 2019
- 1 min
Second article published by 10 daily
Well I did promise there would be more. I wrote my next opinion piece for 10 daily as soon as uni break hit, submitting it the day before...
- May 8, 2019
- 1 min
Damien Linnane published by 10 daily
Well it finally happened. I'm now a paid writer. Following my interview with 10 daily last week, I was asked if I could contribute some...
- Sep 18, 2018
- 1 min
Short story published by Paper Chained
One of my short stories, Contact Front, was published in the debut issue of Paper Chained, a writing journal aimed at people affected by...