The following passage, is the interaction between Conchobar Mac Nessa, the druid Cathbadh, and Cu Chulainn after the murder of Dervla at the solstice festival. ———-—————————————————————————————— The King stood on the dais and said, “The women at the feast lost their reason and brutally murdered Dervla.” The warriors looked around at each other, then atContinue reading “Dialogue”
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Now in store: The Rebel and the Seeress
There’s something quite special about seeing my work on the shelves of a bookshop. There’s also something special about a bookshop, too. And what a bookshop: Red Books in Wexford. Why not pop in and do a bit of browsing? If portal fantasy floats your boat, why not grab a copy while you’re there?
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”
Limited time offer
For a limited time, the book Kirkus described as “A satisfyingly gritty and complex tale of a noble Roman commander and a valiant Christian woman.” is free to download. The tumultuous year of the Four Emperors is coming to an end. Rome is reeling from brutal civil war and mutiny. Praetor Agricola is summoned toContinue reading “Limited time offer”
Web Serial
Following in the footsteps of the legendary Charles Dickens, I have started a serialisation. Of course, the modern format is web-based rather than penny newspapers and magazines. According to Irish Celtic mythology, the Gods live on a parallel plane. What if the Milesians—the last invaders of Ireland—also lived on that plane? How might they haveContinue reading “Web Serial”
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Coming on Tuesday
The call for a new High King rings louder than ever! The formidable Queen Medb once again rejects the King of Ulster as a possible future high king. To prevent Mac Nessa’s ascension to the throne, she embarks on a quest to shame the King of Ulster. Standing in her way is the fearless Hound,Continue reading “Coming on Tuesday”
It’s Still Live! It’s Still Free
Day Three The third book in The Milesians series: Milesian Brother of Justice: After Gáirech is free for a limited time only. Professional critics loved it! Step into a world where the ancient Romans reign supreme, and the crucifixion of Christ brings about profound change. Picture a kingdom torn apart by the conflict between anContinue reading “It’s Still Live! It’s Still Free”
It’s Still Live! It’s Still Free
Day Two The third book in The Milesians series: Milesian Brother of Justice: After Gáirech is free for a limited time only. Professional critics loved it! Step into a world where the ancient Romans reign supreme, and the crucifixion of Christ brings about profound change. Picture a kingdom torn apart by the conflict between anContinue reading “It’s Still Live! It’s Still Free”
Free offer of Milesian Brother of Justice: After Gáirech
From May 31, we are offering the third book in the Milesians series absolutely free. It is a limited-time offer for a book that knocked the socks off professional critics: Step into a world where the ancient Romans reign supreme, and the crucifixion of Christ brings about profound change. Picture a kingdom torn apart by the conflictContinue reading “Free offer of Milesian Brother of Justice: After Gáirech”