The Power of the Prompt by Lara O’Brien: A Maine Irish Author Event

Join us at 7:30pm on Thursday, July 2nd for an exciting evening with Author Lara O’Brien!
Lara will discuss her new book, “The Power of the Prompt.” Books will be available for sale at the event!
Interested in joining Lara for an exclusive writing workshop? Click HERE!
About Lara:
Lara O’Brien is the founder of Howth Writing Workshops and Retreats, a community group she started at her kitchen table. From this small setting, Howth Writing Workshops has grown to include writing retreats on Martha’s Vineyard, New York, Maine, and the mountains of Cádiz, Spain, where she co-hosts writing and yoga retreats at Suryalila.
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Passionate about stories, music, and community, in 2023 she combined that passion with “Hooks & Reels” — an evening of story and song where local musicians and writers showcase their work for the community. Hooks & Reels has grown to be a regular and popular fixture on the Howth Community Calendar, inspiring the work of many upcoming artists, writers, and musicians.
In 2025, Trinity College Dublin recruited her to create and present Storytelling for Cultural Communications and Innovation at their Business School. She facilitates youth summits on writing and leadership, and songwriting workshops for youth groups, and is an AsIAm Champion supporting the autism community.
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She also championed the restoration of the historical Howth ÉIRE 6 sign, officially launched by President Michael D. Higgins. She is the convener of the ÉIRE 6 Restoration Group and the Howth Community and Arts Group.
Lara divides family life between Howth, Dublin,
and Vinalhaven, Maine. When not writing, she is found hiking trails, listening to music, or relaxing with her husband, children, and friends.

About the book:
THE POWER OF THE PROMPT
Growing a Writing Community —
How a Little Scribble Goes a Long Way
What happens when a few curious writers gather around a kitchen table in a small coastal village?

They begin to write — and something remarkable unfolds.
The Power of the Prompt is the story of how a simple writing practice grew into a thriving creative community. Blending memoir, storytelling, and practical guidance, Lara O’Brien invites readers into the heart of her workshops — where words spark connection, courage, and friendship.