Senior reporter for one of the world's top newspapers, The Guardian, (at the time of recording) and author of ten books, Henry McDonald talks to Jackie De Burca about his formative years in Belfast, the role of both East and West Berlin in his novels and life, plus how Nerja in Spain and Hove in England affect him creatively.
Born on 6th July 1965, he grew up in Belfast during The Troubles where he had a few lucky escapes. In Belfast,
The interview highlights some fascinating connections between Henry’s 2019 gritty Belfast-based novel, Two Souls, and his own creative life and journey.
Asked how he may have been creatively influenced had he been born in Nerja rather than Belfast, McDonald said,
“I think if I had been born there I would be writing about ancient myths, hidden Roman treasure or Moorish ghosts.”
Enjoy visuals with Henry's interview at Henry McDonald's Inspirational Places
Podcast website:
https://creativeplacesandfaces.com/
Credits:
Host: Jackie De Burca
Sound engineer: Newton Samadder
Music: No.4 Piano Journey by Esther Abrami
Voice over: Mike Payne
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