Matthew Griffin was born in Dublin and now lives in Ennis. He has garnered a reputation as one of the most eclectic graphic artists in contemporary illustration, collecting awards and accolades for his work in publishing, advertising and, in particular, the field of poster art. His passion for visual design was always married to one for writing. His first children’s novel, A Cage of Roots, was published in 2015. Storm Weaver followed the same characters further into a fantasy odyssey (2016), and The Spiral Path brings the enemy through a time portal to modern-day Ireland.
Author and award-winning illustrator Matt Griffin talks about the inspiration behind his debut novel, A Cage of Roots.
A Cage of Roots - Book 1 in the Ayla Trilogy
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Storm Weaver - Book 2 in the Ayla Trilogy
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The Spiral Path - Book 3 in The Ayla Trilogy
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‘Bobby’ Sands was a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army who died on hunger strike while imprisoned at HM Prison Maze. This graphic novel, the first of its kind, brings Bobby Sands’ story to life in a whole new way.
