Glenn Meade facts for kids

Glenn Meade is an author from Ireland. He was born in Finglas, Dublin. He writes exciting stories, plays for the stage, and scripts for movies. He has also taught people about writing in places like the USA and Europe.

About Glenn Meade's Career

Early Work and First Novel

In the late 1980s, Glenn Meade started writing and directing his own plays. These plays were shown at the Strand Theatre in Dublin. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a pilot trainer for Aer Lingus. He also wrote for newspapers like The Irish Times and Irish Independent.

In 1994, he published his first novel, Brandenburg. This book was very popular and received great reviews. After its success, Glenn Meade decided to become a full-time writer.

Books and Global Reach

Glenn Meade's books are enjoyed by many people around the world. His stories have been translated into 29 different languages. These languages include Swedish, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Chinese, and Turkish.

One of his books, The Second Messiah, was released in English in the summer of 2011. It was published by Simon & Schuster in New York. Glenn Meade often spends his time between Ireland and the USA.

In 2010, he was chosen to represent Ireland at the European Writers Conference. This important event took place in Istanbul.