Anne Griffin is an accomplished and internationally recognized author, best known for her fiction novels. Although she has achieved great success in her writing career, she did not publish her first novel until 2019, when she released "When All Is Said." The book was published by Sceptre in the UK and Ireland and by Thomas Dunne Books in the US and Canada.
Griffin's debut novel was well-received, earning her the title of Newcomer of the Year at the Irish Book Awards in 2019. Her writing focuses on great storytelling, and her books have been published in over twenty-five territories worldwide. "When All Is Said" tells the story of Maurice Hannigan, who raises five toasts to the five most important people in his life while sitting at the bar of his local hotel.
In addition to "When All Is Said," Griffin has also published "Listening Still" in 2021 and "The Island of Longing" in 2023. "Listening Still" follows Jeanie Masterson, who struggles under the weight of obligation to her family's funeral directors. Meanwhile, "The Island of Longing" tells the story of Rosie Driscoll, who is trying to find her daughter Saoirse, who has been missing for eight years. Griffin's ability to create compelling characters and engaging stories has earned her a place as a respected and successful author in the literary world.