In an interview with Oisín McKenna, the author discusses his debut novel, exploring themes of change, intimacy, and personal growth through the lens of characters navigating pivotal moments in their lives. The novel, set during a heatwave in London, delves into the complexities of human relationships and personal journeys.
Here, we sit down with Oisín McKenna to discuss beloved literary titles, writing process, and creating an electrifying debut novel that makes the reader want to go to a rave and call their mam all at once.
We meet Phil, who’s infatuated with Keith, and isn’t quite sure of the intricacies of becoming part of an open relationship. Battling with his own trauma and intimacy issues, he’s on a journey towards trusting himself and giving himself over to others, while his mother, Rosaleen, is struggling to find the words to tell him she’s got cancer., and during it all, a beached whale traces a circle around them all.
There wasn’t really a moment of inspiration or initiating idea – the book was written in a somewhat provisional way. When I started, I didn’t have any plot in mind, or really any characters – the main idea was that I wanted to write a novel at all, but nearly every element of what it might include felt contingent.
by Anna Burns is the book I admire most and learn most from and take most pleasure in reading. Then, probably Virginia Woolf’sWho are some of your favourite authors, Irish or otherwise?
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