Nicola’s writing . . . .
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Nicola Lindsay’s writing career began with a book for children called Batty Cat, written and illustrated by the author and published by Kestrel Books. (See Children’s Books Page).
However, primarily, she is better known as a published author of nine novels beginning with the publication, initially in Ireland, of her first novel Diving Through Clouds. It was chosen by RTE Radio 1 on which she read the novel each night for a week on their ‘Book on One’ series. Diving Through Clouds was chosen to be published under The Reader’s Digest Select Editions imprint, where it achieved impressive international sales and recognition in North America, Finland, Mexico and Sweden. It was also published in hardback format by Thomas Dunne Books, New York.
This was followed by her novels: A Place for Unicorns, Tumbling Jude, Eden Fading and Butterfly. (See Novels page here)
All of Nicola’s novels are available in eBooks /Amazon Kindle including Mixed Spirits, The Silver Pentacle and Charlotte Beside Herself. (Link to Amazon Kindle here)
In addition to writing novels, she has read over 80 of her scripts on the well-known RTE Radio Programme, Sunday Miscellany. This subsequently led to her inclusion in four annual collections of the RTE Sunday Miscellany published selections and formed the basis of her own published book, featuring most of her scripts from the programme, which was called Five Minute Dips. ( See Broadcast work page here)
She has written and recorded many short stories, ranging from gripping to poignant to humorous, some of which were later broadcast. Her story The Dinner Party was included in the Poolbeg Collection called ‘Thirty and Fabulous’.
She is also an accomplished poet and the first of her collections was called Lines of Thought. This was followed by the inclusion of her work in several anthologies of Irish poetry. (See Poetry page here)
Nicola has also written a significant number of Monologues and Two-handers (See Monologues page here) and has performed some of these at special venues, business groups, womens’ groups and also on stage, beginning with the Dry Rain Theatre Company, Bray.
She also wrote a pantomime for adults called The Christmas Fairy Tells All, which was performed at The New Theatre in Dublin’s Temple Bar.
She is currently working on another novel and a screenplay.
Nicola Lindsay is a member of The Irish Writers’ Union and the Writers’ Guild of Ireland.
Reviews of some of her novels have included:
Diving Through Clouds . . . “It’s a tale that is, by turn, whimsical and funny, poignant and passionate, written with an assured lightness of touch and depth of feeling.”
Seamus Hosey, Senior Producer, RTE Radio 1
Diving Through Clouds “ . . . I found myself awed by and envying her skill as a wordsmith . . . her descriptive passages help the reader see and feel each scene. Ms. Lindsay’s prose is pure revelatory.”
Midwest Book Review, USA
“Diving Through Clouds is a zany charming book. Kate is a brilliant creation. Poetic writing with a light humorous touch”.
Sue Leonard, The Examiner
“A love story with an unusual kick to it. There just has to be a sequel to Tumbling Jude. I was so anxious about the ending, that I had to get up in the middle of the night to finish it!”
Belfast Newsletter
“Eden Fading is intriguing from the start . . . suspense and surprises at every corner.”
Valerie Cox, Evening Herald
“You stay with Tumbling Jude right to the end because the plot itself is so engaging. It’s nice and open-ended. Lindsay doesn’t try to wrap everything up. It’s a fine portrait of a woman in a mid-life crisis and the unexpected twists and turns make the story line a very involving one.”
Niall MacMonagle, on RTE’s Rattlebag programme
Lindsay has a great ability to cut to the chase while still allowing the reader to wallow in her wonderful lyrical style. She is also very funny . . . If you haven’t read her other books you are missing out. Big Time!”
Ann Dunne, Sunday Independent
“Tumbling Jude is full of comedy. It is so warm and so loving. It contains everything. There is a little heartbreak in there, there’s a little bit of romance, there is certainly comedy. It’s an absolutely wonderful read. I certainly enjoyed every minute of it.”
Eddie West, Downtown Radio, Belfast