Short Works: Says Himself by Sue Divin

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A mother plans to help her son through a stressful week by sticking to their routine.

A mother and son face a busy week in the lead up to his twelfth birthday and an important hospital appointment. Written and read by Sue Divin.

An original short story commissioned by BBC Radio 4 written and read by the author Sue Divin.

Sue Divin is originally from Armagh in the North of Ireland. With a Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies and a career in Community Relations, her writing often touches on diversity and reconciliation. Her short stories, flash fiction and poetry, have been published in a range of literary journals. 'Guard Your Heart' is her first novel and in 2022 it won the Great Reads Award (Ireland) and was shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Award. 'Truth Be Told' is her second novel.

Writer: Sue Divin
Reader: Sue Divin
Producer: Michael Shannon
Executive Editor: Andy Martin

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