In September 2011, M.J Hyland and the novelist, Trevor Byrne launched an Editing Firm. Hyland and Byrne provide detailed editing and appraisals for short stories, novels, nonfiction and short and long-term mentorships. Email hylandbyrne@yahoo.com or go to the website www.editingfirm.com
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Sunday, October 2nd, 2011BBC Short Story Award Announcement 2011: Listen to M.J Hyland’s candid interview on Front Row.
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011Listen here to MJ Hyland’s interview on BBC Radio 4′s Front Row on the eve of the announcement of the BBC National Short Story Award 2011/ Just click on this link: (Hyland’s interview begins 7 mins and 56 seconds in, after the Gould review) but press on the link and you should hear the interview straight [...]
M.J Hyland shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award 2011
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011See the Official BBC News Site for news of the five shortlisted stories and a link to the free podcast. Click on the link below and read the news about the shortlist and listen to M.J Hyland’s wonderful and candid interview on FRONT ROW, Radio 4, and listen to her wonderful short story, Rag Love. [...]
MJ Hyland interviews Roddy Doyle for the Manchester Review
Thursday, February 11th, 2010MJ Hyland in anexlusive and revealing interview with Roddy Doyle, published on 8 February 2010 in The Manchester Review Here’s an extract: MJH: How has your fame and success impacted on your life as a writer? Has it, perhaps, changed the way you approach your work, or the early impulse or intention behind your work? [...]
This is How is one of the Top 50 Winter Reads
Monday, November 23rd, 2009Great news – This is How is one of the novels in the English Independent‘s Top 50 Winter reads list. “‘MJ Hyland’s sparse style and astute observations of human nature make this a simple yet beautiful novel that draws the reader into [the protagonist] Patrick’s awkward soul,’ says Michael.” You can read the list here>