James Kenny
Thoughtful storytelling across poetry, theatre, and short fiction. James writes with a focus on character, empathy, and the moments that stay with readers long after the final line.
About the Author
James Kenny writes across poetry, plays, and short stories, exploring how personal histories shape the present. His work blends an eye for intimate moments with an ongoing curiosity about the wider world.
Years of travel and collaboration across Canada, Europe, and Latin America inform his approach. James threads universal themes of belonging, resilience, and connection into contemporary settings that invite readers to reflect on their own journeys.
Whether he is shaping a stage dialogue, refining a poem, or sculpting a short story, James aims for writing that feels grounded, nuanced, and emotionally resonant.
Events & News
Fresh from the Writing Desk
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Podcast Feature
Eat The Storms Poetry Podcast — Episode 13
James shares the poem "Hate" on Damien Donnelly's Eat The Storms Poetry Podcast, diving into the emotional cadence of settling back into Dublin.
Hate was a poem written during a comedown of sorts after the high of moving to Dublin (for a third stint!) started to fade and the frustrations that had been festering away in me started to find a way out. It was read for the Writing Group in Pearse Street Library, and feedback was given that it was a poem probably suited to being read in my voice (Thanks Terry for the tip, Sheila for hosting the group, & all who listened and helped!).
Print Publication
Ireland's Eye — Christmas 2024 Edition
The short story "Boredom" appears in Ireland's Eye winter issue following a collaboration with editor Seamus that brought the piece from draft to print.
Boredom was written during a pet sitting gig in Tallaght (thanks Irene, Bow Bow, Bella & Rooney!). After reconnecting with an old school friend involved in journalism to enquire if he may have any opportunities for someone new to the world of writing, it turned out he edited the monthly magazine Ireland's Eye.