Caimh McDonnell (/kwiːv/, KWEEV) is an Irish writer. Born in Limerick, raised in Dublin, and later based in Manchester, McDonnell is a former stand-up comedian and TV writer.[1][2][3] McDonnell writes comic crime thrillers and humorous paranormal fantasy.[4]
Early life and education
editMcDonnell was born in Limerick and grew up in Dublin. He attended Dublin City University graduating with a degree in Electronic Engineering, and started his career assembling computer servers.[5]
Writing career
editAfter a career of many years in stand-up comedy, McDonnell became a full-time writer. He has written eighteen novels while his TV writing credits include Have I Got News for You, Mock the Week, A League of Their Own, The Sarah Millican Television Programme and the BAFTA nominated-children's CBBC animated series Pet Squad which he created.[6][7]
His Stranger Times series, which melds urban fantasy, paranormal and humour with crime, is written under the pen name of C.K McDonnell.[8][9]
Recognition
editHis novel I Have Sinned was shortlisted for the Kindle Storyteller Award in 2019.[10]
The Stranger Times series was nominated and shortlisted for The New Kid on the Block Award (Best New Crime Series) Dead Good Reader Award 2022.[11] The series was the winner of Best Audio Work at the British Fantasy Awards 2023.[12]
Media
editBoth The Dublin Trilogy and The Stranger Times series have been optioned for television.[13][14]
Works
editNovels
editThe Dublin "trilogy"
edit- A Man With One of Those Faces (2016)
- The Day That Never Comes (2017)
- Angels in the Moonlight (2017) (prequel)
- Last Orders (2018)
- Dead Man's Sins (2021)
- Firewater Blues (2022)
- The Family Jewels (2022)
- Escape From Victory (2023) (Novella)
- Fortunate Son (2024)
Bunny McGarry (Stateside) series
editMCM Investigations series
edit- The Final Game (2020)
- Deccie Must Die (2022)
- Meanwhile in Dublin (2024) (Novella)
The Stranger Times (as C.K McDonnell)
edit- The Stranger Times (2021)
- This Charming Man (2022)
- Love Will Tear Us Apart (2023)
- Relight My Fire (2024)
Stand-alone novels
edit- Welcome to Nowhere (2020)
Short stories
editShort story collections
edit- How to Send a Message (2019)
- Things that Fell from the Sky (2020 as C.K. McDonnell)
- In Other News (2020 as C.K.McDonnell)
- Bunny McGarry: Shorts (2024)
Short Story podcasts
edit- The Bunnycast (2018–Present)
- The Stranger Times (2020–Present; 3 seasons)
Personal life
editMcDonnell lives in Manchester and is married to Elaine, who runs a publishing company. He has worked for London Irish rugby club, making stadium announcements.[5]
References
edit- ^ "C.K. McDonnell – Biography". Penguin. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Caimh McDonnell – Amazon". Amazon. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ "Book Review: The Day That Never Comes". The Quiet Knitterer. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ "Caimh McDonnell – About Caimh". Caimh McDonnell. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ a b Bell, Gail (17 February 2021). "Limerick author and comedian Caimh McDonnell, aka CK McDonnell, on his new supernatural novel The Stranger Times". The Irish News. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Johnson & Alcock". Johnson & Alcock. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ^ Pet Squad (Animation, Comedy, Family), Darrall Macqueen, Inspidea, March Entertainment, 27 June 2011, retrieved 11 February 2022
- ^ Brown, Eric (15 January 2021). "The best recent science fiction and fantasy reviews roundup". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "Colin Callender's Playground Nabs Rights to C.K. McDonnell's 'The Stranger Times'". Variety. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "UK Kindle Storyteller Award shortlist revealed". The Bookseller. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ Dessau, Bruce (5 July 2022). "Caimh (C.K.) McDonnell Shortlisted For Book Award". Beyond The Joke. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "British Fantasy Award Winners 2023 – The British Fantasy Society". 16 September 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ White, Peter (9 June 2021). "'Veep's Chris Addison & 'Breeders' Producer Avalon To Adapt Caimh McDonnell's 'The Dublin Trilogy' Novels For TV". Deadline. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (4 March 2020). "Colin Callender's Playground Nabs Rights to C.K. McDonnell's 'The Stranger Times'". Variety. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Other Plans | Caimh McDonnell". Caimh McDonnell. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Other Plans". Waterstones. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
External links
edit- WhiteHairedIrishman.com – Official Caimh McDonnell's website
- profilecritics.com – Interview with Profile
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