A stunning copy of The Man With a Fox at His Back by Chani Petro! This isn’t the first Kickstarter of hers that I’ve supported, I’m delighted to also own The Heart of an Elk. The art style is just stunning, the storylines so creepy and etherial. Chani’s work is available over on Amazon, but … Read more
I’ve posted before about the giant A3 calendar that I created for November / December, leading up to the launch of Rise of One. And, with the stroke of midnight on 31st December 2020, I finished it, crossing off the very last day! This crazy calendar was a trial run, a test to see if … Read more
As the first year of a new decade, I was fully prepared to head into 2020 ready for action and huge change. Of course, we all know how that went! Still, I’m a stubborn old hag: when the going gets tough, I dig in my heels and *MAKE* good stuff happen, even if all around … Read more
2020 has been a year where we’ve had to confront so many aspects of our lives that just aren’t working for us. Sure, I published my first novel which was a great success & I’ve some wonderful personal news that I’ll talk about soon. But 2020 has also confronted me with my bad habits: procrastination, … Read more
Literal footage of me trying to keep everything from slipping off the sofa while taking a selfie! I adore this lull between Xmas & New Years, it really gives me life. I’m hard at work planning my writing, publishing, & even personal goals / adventures for next year. If you’ve subscribed to my newsletter, check … Read more
Since RISE OF ONE’s launch, things have been a bit of a blur! However, one thing that’s really stood out are the messages I’ve received, even in the last few days. I encourage you all, if something creative has come your way, into your brain, if you’ve had the idea for something – it came … Read more
Between my mum’s death in January, COVID & moving to WFH full-time, to getting a throat abscess that still messes with the nerves in my throat, 2020 feels like a warped time bubble. However, the huge positive side of 2020 has been writing. Not just publishing my first book under this penname (although, yes, that’s … Read more
With Rise of One’s launch this coming Tuesday, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed with everything, all the last minute marketing bits and pieces to organise, the realization that this is the fruition of over two years of work, the long journey ahead as I write the rest of this five-book series, the pressure of … Read more
I learnt that lesson from @evelynfromtheinternets and I think, being Irish, it’s particularly important. We have a culture here of ‘the sneer’ & looking down on people who might ‘get notions’. We’re very, very quick to knock those trying. I can’t tell you how many times in life I’ve had to listen to someone caterwaul … Read more
One word at a time, is my answer to that! People often think that being an author also means you need a Degree in English or a Masters in Creative Writing, ‘know someone’ high up in publishing, win awards, or somehow selling your soul. When really, it’s most important to be a good storyteller. If … Read more