Our Team
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Jennifer Matthews
Jennifer Matthews has worked with writers, nurturing communities and supporting publications, since 2003 when she graduated with her Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Northumbria. Over the last twenty years she has written book reviews, proofread publications, interviewed writers, hosted literary events and classes, and was the founding editor of Long Story, Short Journal. Her own writing has been anthologised in such collections as The Book of Life (Dedalus 2022) and Washing Windows Too (Arlen House 2022). In 2019 her poem ‘Monsters’ was shortlisted for the Hennessy/Irish Times New Irish Writing award. She enjoys working with writers at every stage of their publication, from writing, to drafting, to publishing and can connect writers with a multitude of resources to help them on their way. If you’d like ideas on how to help publish your own book, give her a call!
Jeremy Murphy
Jeremy is an editor and publishing consultant who has been helping Lettertec authors bring their books to life since 2020. His areas of specialisation include manuscript review, developmental editing and author mentoring. His job is to ensure the finished book meets and exceeds exceptional publishing standards. He also manages a team of professional proof readers (JM Agency), and can competently advise on all aspects of the industry. Jeremy has previously worked on books published by Orpen Press, Ballpoint Press, Penguin Brazil and the Aleph Book Company.
Eileen O’Duffy
Eileen has over 20 years’ experience writing/editing/managing both online and offline content in a variety of formats for a number of sectors including education, technology, tourism, hospitality, history, heritage, health and finance.
During the Covid lockdowns in 2020/21, Eileen decided to take time out to write her own book. In September 2022, she self-published From Dirt and Dips to Dryrobes, bathing in Dún Laoghaire through the ages. The book was very well received, selling over 700 copies before the Christmas season. It even made a splash on the Ryan Tubridy Show and Joe Duffy’s Liveline. Eileen enjoyed the entire experience so much she started writing a second book about Dún Laoghaire almost immediately. This time, she wanted to focus on the elegant lifestyle of the past. Champagne, Cocktails and Crêpes Suzette, wining, dining and dancing in Dún Laoghaire through the ages, was published in September 2022.
Eileen is available at every step to help write your corporate history book. She can assist with research and interviews, structuring and shaping the information, telling the company story, copywriting, editing, design and production.
