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!”
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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”
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The fortress at the head of the Chicken’s Foot peninsula is central to the events of The Dagger and the Compass. When Dagda’s human horde first invaded the Kingdoms, it was the site of the Fomorii last stand. Now, millennia later, the mad druid, Myrddin has resurrected that hapless army, and they threaten the existenceContinue reading “Get Mick’s Latest”
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Cover Updates: The Dagger and the Compass
A couple of tweaks to the cover, which now includes the barcode. Looking forward to the launch at Red Books in Wexford. Without doubt, Ireland’s best bookshop. June the 6th at 7 PM.
Book Launch
Coming in the spring
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”
The Iron Between
This is a trilogy that is yet to receive a bad review. Hammer won awards, Iron was lauded by Kirkus, and Anvil: well let’s just say renowned historical author, Katherine Mezzacappa ranked it as the best of the trilogy. Click here for more info.