Aine Tubridy
Aine Tubridy is an Irish author and screenwriter whose books explore life and love. She completed her Masters degree in Creative Writing from Trinity College Dublin in 2011 and has since become one of Ireland's most popular and beloved authors. Her writing features aspects of Irish culture and delves into themes of family and relationships.
Aine Tubridy was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. Her writing style is often humorous and satirical, drawing on her Irish roots and cultural heritage. She has a keen eye for detail and her stories often explore life within a family and what it means to truly connect.
Aine Tubridy's debut novel, 'Love and Air', was released in 2016 and has since become a critically acclaimed and best-selling novel. The book follows the story of two sisters and their struggles with the complications of love in the modern world. 'Love and Air' was shortlisted for the Australian Book Industry Awards, and received positive reviews from numerous newspapers and magazines.
In 2017, she released her second novel, 'The Drowned Moon'. This novel tells the story of a young woman, who is forced to leave her home in the countryside of Ireland and move to the big city of Dublin. Here, she discovers the power of friendship, love, and loss.
The same year, Aine Tubridy wrote and released a stand-alone novella entitled ‘A Slight Detour’. This novella is set in the countryside of Northern Ireland and tells the story of a young girl and her journey of self-discovery.
In 2019, Aine Tubridy released her third and most recent novel, 'Woman's World'. This novel follows the story of three generations of women who become unexpectedly intertwined. It dives into the complexity and strength of the female relationships that link them and the power of female friendship.
Aine Tubridy has also written for television. In 2016 she wrote for the RTÉ series, Striking Out. Recent television credits include, Slánsa, Funseekers and the Irish language drama Aifric: Na Goltaí Beaga.
Aine Tubridy has won numerous awards for her writing, including the Butler Literary Award for Fiction in 2016 and the Aquarius Prize for Emerging Fiction in 2017. Her latest novel, 'Woman's World', was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize in 2020.
Overall, Aine Tubridy is a celebrated Irish author who has captured hearts with her writing every step of the way. Her debut novel quickly established her as one of Ireland's leading authors and she has continued to wow readers with her heartfelt and moving stories.