About Gráinne

Author, Bookseller, Literary Consultant


Gráinne O’Brien is a buyer at Kennys Bookshop and Art Gallery with ten years experience in bookselling. She teaches creative writing workshops at 3rd level, works with clients one on one to help them better understand the publishing and bookselling world.  

She co-founded Silver Apples Magazine in 2014 and has gone on to publish many talented emerging writers within it.

She is represented by Sallyanne Sweeney from MMB Creative. Her first book, A Limerick Fairytale was published by The O’Brien Press in Spring 2023 and debuted as a best seller. 

Her second book, Solo, is due for publication by Little Island in April 2025

If you would like to work with Gráinne for her literary consultancy, please visit Rontu Literary Service.


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