[Rick Mullin]

I got the chance to read at the weekly O’Bhéal reading in Cork City a few weeks ago. Jennifer Matthews, a poet from St. Louis who now resides in Cork, interviewed me afterward, and the interview is posted on O’Bhéal’s website. I had a tremendous time—it’s a wonderful audience that laughs at all the funny parts and goes out to a pub after they shut the pub where the reading is held.

On the way to Cork, I stopped in Dublin to meet with Seven Towers. They will be publishing my book, Huncke, some time next year.

[Janet Kenny]

So much good news! Congratulations Rick.
Janet

[Maryann Corbett]

Wow. Wonderful, all of it. Terrific news about the book. I'll check out that interview!

Maryann

[Marybeth Rua-Larsen]

Finally! I've been waiting for the announcement. Huge congratulations! A book is a big deal, and Seven Towers makes beautiful books. Can't wait to own one. And the interview was cool too!

[Janice D. Soderling]

Congratulations, Rick. I am really happy for you taking the next giant step. A good interview!

[Rick Mullin]

Thanks folks,

I am especially delighted that the book will be illustrated by Paul Weingarten--here is an example of his work, not done for the book.



He is a magnificent painter, and plans are for this painting of a power station in Brooklyn to be used for the cover.



I am thrilled.

[Mary Meriam]

I'm thrilled too. Major kudos, Rick!! I love Huncke and the artwork here.

[amacrae]

Congratulations, Rick! What an achievement!

[Wendy Sloan]

Thrilling beyond words.

Congratulations, Rick.

[FOsen]

That's great news, Rick.