‘Prayer through ritual is where the human heart meets the Divine heart’ Nóirín Ní Riain, author of Sacred Rituals Sacred Rituals by Nóirín Ní Riain published October 26th with Hachette Ireland and is described as ‘a simple book of spirituality drawing on the power of personal prayer and rituals in our everyday lives.‘ On receipt of…
I was originally introduced to the writings of Dervla Murphy by Cork writer Ethel Crowley. Ethel was an avid admirer of Dervla’s work and over the years they developed a close personal friendship. Following the passing of Dervla Murphy in May 2022, the world lost a cherished person, an extraordinary character, one best known for…
Random Acts of Optimism by Alison Wells publishes in September with independent Galway publishers, Wordsonthestreet. Random Acts of Optimism is Alison Wells’ debut short story collection and will be launched on 20th September at 6.30pm, Lexicon Library, Dun Laoghaire. An eclectic mix of stories, Random Acts of Optimism has already received rave reviews from Billy…
“We live at a crux time, where burning ecological issues have never been so urgently in need of attention. As we grapple with matters of loss and destruction, it can be easy to lose sight of the natural bounty that exists all around us”Wild Embrace – Connecting to the Wonder of Ireland’s Natural World Wild…
No bodies. No evidence. No suspect.‘Explosive Irish crime series will scare you to death’ Hiding in Plain Sight by Irish crime author Eoghan Egan is published today with City Stone Press and is the first novel in the dark and gritty Ganestown Crime Series. Described by best-selling fellow author Leigh Russell (creator of the Geraldine…
Fast, furious and totally addictive…– The Chase by Ava Glass The Chase by Ava Glass is OUT TODAY with Penguin and is a thriller that has already been optioned for TV by the production company behind the smash hit The Night Manager (starring Tom Hiddleston and Olivia Coleman). Leading writers from James Patterson to Anthony Horowitz are all giving it the thumbs up, with Ava…
‘This book is intended for anyone who wants to enter into the sacred stillness that is at the heart of all things and from which all that is arises‘– Still Points Still Points – A Guide to Living the Mindful, Meditative Way by Brother Richard OFM Cap will publish September 22nd with Hachette Ireland and…
‘Whether you are a new writer or a seasoned writer looking to find out more about novel planning, this two in one guidebook and journal can help. It covers absolutely everything and I had so much fun creating the content and designing every page by hand.’– Amanda J Evans When browsing through my Facebook feed…
What leaves you with the fewest wounds?Making peace with the past?Or making war with it?– Healer Of My Heart I am delighted to welcome Irish author Sheila Turner Johnston to my blog today. Sheila is here to tell us a little about her latest novel, Healer of My Heart, one that is described as ‘lyrical,…
FROM SCIENTIST TO AUTHOR WITH ‘ROOTS & WINGS’ I am delighted to shine a spotlight today on Roots & Wings, a new compilation of historical memories, supplemented with imaginative tales and captivating poems, from Irish writer Brendan J. Nangle. Roots & Wings was published October 2nd and is described as ‘an engaging and thought-provoking new…