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By Rhiannon Muise

Author Sue Divin was among the contributors to the upcoming Spread the Word Literary Festival at Waterside Theatre to be interviewed by journalism students at NWRC. Sue has a masters, she’s published two very successful books and she’s a peace activist.  Originally from Armagh but considered a well-established Derry Girl. She, along with Jenny Ireland and Kelly McCraughin will be going around local schools to share their knowledge about writing novels and inspire the next generation. Sue Divin says she sticks to writing what she knows and the topics she covers in her novels are close to her heart and topics she is extremely passionate about. The literary festival is will run from February 6 to 11. Further details are available at Waterside Theatre – ‘Spread The Word’ Literary Festival (watersidetheatreni.com)

 

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