O'Connell, Jimmy: - Jimmy O'Connell was born in Dublin, has been writing and performing his work for many years in various venues. His poetry has appeared in 'The Baltimore Review', 'Poetry Ireland Review', 'Stepaway Magazine', 'Flare 7 & 10', 'Poetry for a New Ulster' and 'Lime Square Poets', Voices from the Land, New Worlds New Voices Anthology, among others. A collection of his poetry, 'Although it is Night', was published by Wordonthestreet in 2013. His first published novel was 'Batter the Heart'.