The following is a letter I sent to the Irish Times this morning. I have added it here in case it isn’t published. Anthropic Settlement Dear Sir, I was reading the online version of the Irish Times on Sunday, July 26th. In an article about the Anthropic settlement, Conor Kostick, the Irish Writers Union DisputesContinue reading “Letter to the Irish Times”
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David Gemmell’s White Wolf
…is the story of Olek Skillgannon, the Damned, and his quest to resurrect a wife he never truly loved. His dreams are haunted by the titular White Wolf, which he is constantly trying to kill. The wolf visits his dreams as an ephemeral presence, and is a metaphor representing his path to an inner redemptionContinue reading “David Gemmell’s White Wolf”
What Maybelle Wallis has to say
Maybelle Wallis is a renowned historical fiction author. Poolbeg published her debut novel, Heart of Cruelty, in 2020 to widespread critical acclaim. Maybelle recently read Phil’s procedural: The first question the sceptics ask is why? Why apply a technical approach to a creative art? Read on MacDuff. Phil is the author and publisher of more than thirty novels. InContinue reading “What Maybelle Wallis has to say”
Cover Reveal
The Rebel and the Seeress. When Ruirech discovers his mother’s remains hanging from a cross, he vows bloody vengeance on the man responsible. Fortech Gold Mask led the Fomor army that sacked Forest Haven, and it is he who must pay. It soon becomes obvious that revenge will not be easily achieved. Fortech commands anContinue reading “Cover Reveal”
Buy The Dagger and the Compass
When duty and compassion collide, who can decide on the right choice? Just after she awakens from a prophetic dream, Dagda orders Bee through the portal to hunt for her mischievous brother. She soon learns to trust no one in the Kingdoms. Bee’s ma always told her to treat the Tuatha with due respect, butContinue reading “Buy The Dagger and the Compass”
Book Launch
We would love to see you at our next book launch in Red Books Underground in Eclectic Avenue, just off Main Street in Wexford, opposite the AIB. Readings, book signings, Q&A. Glass of wine and a few nibbles. It promises to be great craic.
A Tale of Two Halves
Yesterday evening, I finished writing a chapter in my current WIP. When I opened my social media this morning, there was an avalanche of posts about the current AI witch hunt. I know I shouldn’t have, but I couldn’t resist running a little test. The AI checker I have been reading a good deal aboutContinue reading “A Tale of Two Halves”
Farewell and adieu to my sweet writing career!
This week has been a tumultuous one for me. I have just received the printer’s proof for my 30th, and quite possibly my last novel, and cancelled my annual subscription to the Historical Novel Society. For the last 3 and a bit years, I have been receiving the Basic Income for the Arts grant fromContinue reading “Farewell and adieu to my sweet writing career!”
Excerpt
The screams brought Eithne back to consciousness. She had no recollection of where she was or how she had come to be there. Not at first. But as the screams continued, and the stench of death and destruction grabbed her by the throat, she remembered standing atop the gatehouse watching for her son’s return. OpeningContinue reading “Excerpt”
Coming Soon: The Rebel and the Seeress
When Sharvan Gold Mask massacres the folk of Forest Haven, he sets a series of events into motion that could signal the end of Humankind and the Fae. Dagda has concealed much of his power in Lia Fáil, and the stone seems to have developed a will of its own. Against the advice of theContinue reading “Coming Soon: The Rebel and the Seeress”