Capri, Italy The thrill of the sea spray, the wind, the bouncing and jostling of the Zodiac always excited Beni. He could think of nothing he would prefer at three in the morning. Not so his navigator, Stefano, wobbling in the front, armed with the compass, who kept waving and shouting directions when the boatContinue reading “The Alcoholic Mercenary”
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Planned Release Schedule
Spring: The Alcoholic Mercenary is the story of Andrea, ex-para, reformed alcoholic, servant to the most powerful man in Southern Italy, if not the whole peninsular. Can he keep the grappa at bay, or will unrequited love and murder force him back? Summer: Milesian Brother of Justice is the story of Genonn, the disillusioned DruidContinue reading “Planned Release Schedule”
Milesian Daughter of War Launch
Attend the launch of my latest book on Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73852936400?pwd=WmN4RkhCTTITZEpWSEVWSW9IZmJPdz09 Wednesday, September 30th at 18:30 GMT
Be Your Character
I read “be your character” somewhere, in one of the many articles I devour. It seems a little blasé and unrealistic. How can I be my character when I write pre-Christian Irish historical fantasy? My characters spent their lives chopping off heads, stealing and raping, drinking and debauching. If I took a method acting approachContinue reading “Be Your Character”
On the Origins of My Species
I am often asked why I chose to write in a genre where it is notoriously difficult to succeed. I still have nightmares about the reactions I received for a piece I submitted to a writer’s group four years ago: “stop this nonsense, stick to writing crime”, being the essence of the message. I cannot!Continue reading “On the Origins of My Species”
Lockdown Learning
I recently attended a virtual retreat with Conor Kostick organized by the Irish Writer’s Centre. I think I can safely cliché, without fear of contradiction, that it was an overwhelming success. Of course, the IWC are famous for their support of the writing community, both here and across the pond, so one expects great thingsContinue reading “Lockdown Learning”
Coming 31st August
Milesian Daughter of War The Romans are coming. The Five Kingdoms are fractious and unprepared. The Daughter of War will countenance nothing else. Queen Medb has been unsuccessful in her attempts to punish Conor Mac Nessa for raping her on the banks of the Boyne. Her vengeance has left a trail of bodies across theContinue reading “Coming 31st August”
Release Schedule (revised)
Originally posted on PerchedCrowPress:
Here’s the PH Publishing planned release schedule for 2020, the year of perfect vision. A Prelude to War A Prelude to War, The Milesians was released on February 28th. It is the tale of a king who is too weak to rule, a queen who is defiled by one from whom…
Hot New Release
A Prelude to War Conaire is made high king because the Elder Council want a peaceful kingdom. They fear invasion by the horde from the south, the … Hot New Release
Hot New Release
A Prelude to War Conaire is made high king because the Elder Council want a peaceful kingdom. They fear invasion by the horde from the south, the Romans, but their manipulations weaken the Five Kingdoms and war does come to Ireland, but from an unexpected place. The Five Kingdoms are saved by the Red BranchContinue reading “Hot New Release”
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