Seamas O'Reilly
Author and journalist, best known for the memoir Did You Hear Mammy Died? and here discussing his debut novel Prestige Drama about a Hollywood star's disappearance set in Derry.
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May 12, 2026 • 15min
Seamas O'Reilly On His Debut Novel
Seamas O'Reilly, author and journalist known for Did You Hear Mammy Died?, chats about his debut novel Prestige Drama. He discusses a Hollywood star's mysterious disappearance in Derry. He talks about creating distinct voices for 13 characters. He reflects on balancing humour with trauma and the rising wave of Northern Irish literature.
