Making noise for book launch

THIS Sunday evening will see the launch of Malcolm Bray’s first published novel, The Noise Makers.
The English-born author now lives outside Woodford and has been living in Ireland since the 1980s. He said he has been writing for the last six years and has written a number of short stories and novels.
On The Noise Makers, he says. “It’s what is called speculative fiction now, basically science fiction. It’s my idea of what humanity might be like in the 24th century.”
There won’t be any local references in the novel, as it is set in a different solar system. Writing science fiction offers quite a bit of latitude to the author, he says.
“I’ve written crime novels, all kinds of things but this is a lot of fun. For one thing, you don’t have to do as much research, although you do have to get your science right. I’m planning a sequel to it now.”
He and his wife adapted very well to life in rural Ireland after arriving, he says.
“I was born and reared in Kent in the South of England. Things were very busy there but I met a girl and we decided to come over here where things are quieter and there was more freedom.”
The book launch will take place at the Gallery Café, Bridge Street, Gort on Sunday at 4pm. There will be a cheese and wine reception and all are welcome.
The book will be available in a number of outlets in Clare and Galway.