John O'Shea

Translations is currently in rehearsals at the National Theatre, ahead of its first major revival on the London stage. This not only marks actor Dermot Crowley's fourth time appearing in the play, but also over four decades of working at the National. Catching up over a lunch break, Dermot tells us just what it is that makes him want to return both to the play and the National again, and shares his advice on playing the Olivier.

Three very different books by three women authors are being showcased online all this month at www.bestauthorinterviews.com. bestauthorinterviews.com is owned and operated by www.workingwriterscoach.com. Each book is not only written by a woman, it also features a woman as the main character. The three books are: Accidental Soldier: A Memoir of Service and Sacrifice in the Israel Defense Forces by Dorit Sasson At age nineteen, Dorit Sasson, a dual American-Israeli citizen, was trying to make the status quo work as a college student?until she realized that if she didn't distance herself from her neurotic, worrywart of a mother, she would become just like her. Accidental Soldier is Sasson's story of how she dropped out of college and volunteered for the Israel Defense Forces in an effort to change her life?and how, in stepping out of her comfort zone and into a war zone, she discovered courage and faith she didn't know she was capable of. White Medicine Woman by Gladys Swedak White Medicine Woman is a work of fiction and tells the story of a young white woman named Irene who loses her memory and is adopted by an indian tribe's medicine woman, Magic Dove. Over time, Irene's memory comes back. Unable to return to her former life, Irene becomes a permanent member of the Bear Clan, and is given the name Magic Moon. She learns the ways of her new family and is even given the choice between two of the clan's warriors to take as her husband. But not everyone wants to have a white woman be part of an Indian tribe. When Magic Moon is kidnapped by a Spirit Seer, she must prove her own bravery and find her way back to her clan so she can claim her place as its new White Medicine Woman. Giulia Goes to War by Joan Leotta Wartime work draws Giulia DeBartolo out of her close Western Pennsylvania family into a world of intrigue, spies and new friends in Wilmington, North Carolina's shipyard building Liberty ships. Giulia soon discovers supporting the war effort can include fun evenings like dancing with young servicemen at the local USO. It is at one of these dances she meets John O'Shea, an unsuitable suitor according to her old-fashioned parents. As they grapple with the problems of their own budding relationship, John and Giulia encounter a Nazi spy tasked with blowing up part of the Wilmington shipyard. Saving the shipyard from the spy may prove easier than convincing her parents to let her marry John. Giulia must decide what it means to be a good daughter while still following her own heart. To find out more about each of these books and the authors, visit www.bestauthorinterviews.com, where you can also listen to recent interviews with each author. For more information on writing and publishing go to www.workingwriterscoach.com.

For over 35 years, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. Through great art experiences, the museum has become a catalyst for discovery, dialogue and inspiration. The vision and mission of the museum has always centered on the visitor. So when the museum had a need for low profile decks in its galleries to enhance the visitor's experience, it turned to Videotel Inc. and its HD2600 digital media player to provide a reliable solution for looping content.

Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey & Darren Holden and THE WOLFE TONES will be performing together for the very first time on a very special charity single 'ON THE ONE ROAD'. Available on download only from February 12th.

The High Kings and the Wolfe Tones will perform together for the very first time on a special charity single 'On The Road.'