HELENA MULKERNS is a freelance writer and author whose debut title, Ferenji, was published by Doire Press and her story “Dogs” shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards. She has been internationally anthologised and was shortlisted for the Pushcart Prize and the Francis MacManus awards among others. She previously worked as a journalist (Irish Times, Hot Press, New York Times), and as a press officer with the United Nations. Currently, she is working on her debut novel and often appears live onstage for the arts event she founded and performs in, The Cáca Milis Cabaret. See: www.helenamulkerns.com