Frank Delaney is the author of the recent bestsellers Ireland and Tipperaryand an upcoming third novel in this historical fiction series, Shannon. His seven books of nonfiction range from James Joyce’s Odyssey to Simple Courage: A True Story of Peril on the Sea, and he’s also written several other novels, one novella, and a number of short stories published in both magazines and anthologies. Born in Tipperary, Ireland, Delaney began working for the media in the 1970s, first as a broadcaster for RTE radio and television, the Irish state network, and then for the BBC in Belfast, covering bombings, shootings, kidnappings and more during the Irish “Troubles.” His work in arts broadcasting has included inaugurating the programs Bookshelf, Frank Delaney and Word of Mouth, writing and presenting the six-part series The Celts, and writing an adaptation of Goodbye, Mr. Chips for Masterpiece Theatre. For additional information, visit www.frankdelaney.com.