My writing and work have been featured in print, online, and broadcast media in the U.S., the U.K., and Ireland, often at the intersection of storytelling, culture, and genetic heritage.
Selected Articles & Features
- The Endocrinologist — “In Search of Giants: Finding the Genetic Giants of Northern Ireland” (Spring 2025)
https://www.endocrinology.org/endocrinologist/155-spring-25/features/in-search-of-giants-finding-the-genetic-giants-of-northern-ireland/ - BBC News Northern Ireland — Video interview with Julian Fowler (May 2022)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-61726811 - The Winchester Star — “Local author launches In Search of Giants at Handley Library” (March 2025)
https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/local-author-launches-in-search-of-giants-at-handley-library-on-march-8/article_17bc0610-c2a9-58b3-a448-7898dfc5d32b.html - Northern Virginia Daily — Coverage of Samuels Public Library presentation (August 2024)
https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/after-45-year-search-linden-woman-finds-connection-kinship-to-giants-of-northern-ireland/article_5b614ac1-4446-578b-b5cc-3abc86fe9100.html
Film & Documentary
- Charles Byrne: The Irish Giant / An Fathach Éireannach — Directed by Ronan McCloskey (2011)
Featuring Brendan Holland; bilingual English/Irish with subtitles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLA-KZ7sBLg
Press Kit
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Media Inquiries
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Scientific Background
For scientific background and research related to the genetic mutation discussed in In Search of Giants, visit:
https://www.insearchofgiants.org