James Kenny
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Fresh from the Writing Desk
Catch upcoming appearances alongside the latest publications and podcast features.
Online Publications
A Foray into Journalism
A local paper greenlights a ringside report after a sauna chat with an Olympic silver medalist sparks talk of a Dutch professional bout.
Not every day a sauna is shared with an Olympic silver medalist, and the thoughts were stirred after a chat about an upcoming professional bout in the Netherlands. A local paper was approached with a proposal to write a report on it, and they gave it the go ahead. A unanimous win for John Joe, and another hurdle cleared in the quest to do everything.
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.