Belfast Launch - Monday October 3rd, The Ulster Museum, 7pm

New Island Books will celebrate the publication of "The Glass Shore: Short Stories by Women Writers from the North of Ireland", with a launch at the Ulster Museum. Patricia Craig, who wrote an introduction to the collection will launch the anthology and contributor Lucy Caldwell will speak. There will also be readings by some of the featured authors. Books will be on sale on the night, thanks to David in No Alibis.

Dublin Launch - Wednesday October 5th, Hodges Figgis book shop, 6pm

New Island Books will celebrate the publication of "The Glass Shore: Short Stories by Women Writers from the North of Ireland", with a launch at Hodges Figgis bookshop on Wednesday October 5th. Laureate for Irish Fiction Anne Enright will launch the anthology and contributor Martina Devlin will also speak.

Everyone is most welcome to attend the launches. Several of the writers featured in The Glass Shore will be present for book-signings at both launches. Come along, have a chat and help us celebrate this wonderful new anthology. If you'd like to join us, please RSVP to Hannah.Shorten@newisland.ie