In his third collection of poems,John Riordan continues to draw from the themes of everyday life for inspiration, further establishing his work as having the hallmarks of directness and authenticity. His first book of poems, After the Storm, was published in 2016, followed by Into the Wind in early 2018.. A native of Dublin, he now lives in West Cork with his wife and youngest daughter, having sold his communications business. His work has appeared in several publications.