I decided to write books, just to prove to myself that I was still alive, if nothing else. Ken Bruen alivebookdecide Change image and share on social
I always had this notion of a noir novel in Galway. The city is exploding, emigration has reversed, and we are fast becoming a cosmopolitan city. Ken Bruen citycosmopolitanemigration Change image and share on social
My father believed a real man didn't read, and my parents hoped I'd get some sense and find a job in insurance. Ken Bruen believefatherfind Change image and share on social
The tourist board have put a bounty on me head, but they like the biz from tourists. Ken Bruen bizboardbounty Change image and share on social
I had wanted to write English crime novels based on the American hard-boiled style, and for the first two novels about Brixton, the critics didn't actually know I was Irish. Ken Bruen americanbaseboil Change image and share on social
Because I've been so bad at looking after myself, how would I ever look after a kid? But the old cliche applied: they handed her to me, and my world turned upside down - and I realised I was now going to be vulnerable in more ways than I expected. Ken Bruen applybadcliche share on social
After five awful movies, I admitted failure and said I was not cut out to be an actor. But how many people get a chance to live their dream? Ken Bruen actoradmitawful Change image and share on social
I was a failed actor, but for 25 years, I got to go on stage anyway, and I loved it. I've still got the day job, and the travel bug. Ken Bruen actorbugday Change image and share on social
Whenever dark things happen in my life, there is always some dark humour. Ken Bruen darkhappenhumour Change image and share on social
