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Sep 30, 20201 min read
New podcast interview with Bare Books
Bare Books podcast yet, here’s a new reason to be. Season 2 of their show kicks off with an interview with me and discussion of my novel...
Sep 1, 20201 min read
Interviews, author talks, podcasts and radio.
It's definitely been a big week for interviews and promotion. I'm currently featured on the front page of Port Macquarie News, giving an...
Aug 24, 20201 min read
Live zoom chat with Mid North Coast library
Things will be kicking off pretty early. I’ve done a pre-recorded talk for Hawksbury Library Service, which they’ll be releasing on...
Jul 31, 20205 min read
Red Headed Book Lover – How I Beat a Scammer
It was January 2020. My novel had been released for less than two months. I was busy juggling my day job, my master’s degree, running a...
Jun 22, 20201 min read
New podcast interview with Damien Linnane
Grow Where You’re Planted interviewed me about prison, quarantine and my novel. You can listen to the podcast here on Spotify. I’ve also...
May 20, 20201 min read
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...
May 8, 20201 min read
Interview with Damien Linnane up at Sydney Criminal Lawyers
A journalist working for Sydney Criminal Lawyers, a law firm that also publishes regular articles relating to the law and criminal...
Mar 31, 20201 min read
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 29, 20203 min read
Opinion piece: Why releasing prisoners will help protect our community from COVID-19
The prison I was sent to for the majority of my 10-month sentence didn’t even have a fence around it. There were boundaries, of course....
Mar 21, 20202 min read
COVID-19 update
Unfortunately with the ongoing pandemic many events, both large and small, are being cancelled. Among these are the Newcastle Writer’s...
Mar 5, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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...
Jan 14, 20201 min read
Second art exhibition on display
Having a launch for an art exhibition is always a bit daunting. Thankfully my second one went just as well as my first. 'Faces of...
Jan 1, 20201 min read
Paper Chained Issue 3 available online
A huge thank you to all the very generous people who have contributed to the current fundraiser for Paper Chained, a journal aimed at...
Dec 17, 20191 min read
Fundraiser call for Paper Chained
The third issue of Paper Chained, an annual writing journal aimed at people in or affected by the prison system, has been completed and...
Dec 5, 20191 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20191 min read
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....
Nov 14, 20191 min read
Damien Linnane interviewed on 2NUR FM
On Monday I was interviewed on 2NUR FM on The Morning Show with Mark Rorke. Pictured is Mark holding a copy of my novel Scarred. If you...
Nov 9, 20191 min read
Damien Linnane featured in Newcastle Weekly
I've put out quite a few feelers for interviews regarding my upcoming novel and book launch. I was a little overwhelmed when almost all...
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