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#Extract – A Quilting of Scars by Lucy E.M. Black | @riverstwriting

ExtractBy Mairéad Hearne14th October 2025Leave a comment

A Quilting of Scars by Lucy E.M. Black is a described as ‘a contemplative novel about identity, secrets, life choices, aging and mortality.’         I am delighted to be joining in the publication celebrations today with an extract which I do hope whets your appetite for more! A Quilting of Scars ~ Purchase link […

#Extract from The Arrows of Fealty by Jill MacLean

ExtractBy Mairéad Hearne18th September 2025Leave a comment

‘A campaign in France that began too late in the season, a rebellion in London that paralyzed king and Commons, and a young serf named Haukyn caught up in both: therein lie the seeds of The Arrows of Fealty.‘ The Arrows of Fealty by Jill MacLean will publish September 21st with OC Publishing and is described…

#Extract from The Way Beauty Comes Apart by Christina Marrocco

ExtractBy Mairéad Hearne28th August 2025Leave a comment

The Way Beauty Comes Apart by Christina Marrocco has just been published August 25th and is described as ‘a transportive and magical, yet grittily real account of life told by the dead of Nefin, a close-knit, fictional community in North West Wales.’ In celebration of the publication of her novel, Christina is sharing an extract…

#Extract from #TheQuietist by Daniel David Gothard | @CI_Fictionbooks

ExtractBy Mairéad Hearne26th August 2025Leave a comment

‘Three people connected by trauma, haunted by the past, healed together.‘– The Quietist The Quietist by Daniel David Gothard publishes today August 26th with Roundfire Books and is described as ‘a gripping psychological thriller’. In celebration of publication day I have an extract to share with you all today which I hope you enjoy. […

#GoodForTheSoul by Philip Rennett ~ Guest Post and Extract

Extract, Guest PostBy Mairéad Hearne29th May 2025Leave a comment

Good For The Soul by Philip Rennett, published April 25th 2025 and is the second book in The Path Finder Series following on from the award-winning Paths Not Yet Taken. It is described as ‘an acerbic, heartrending and laugh-out-loud satirical rollercoaster. It rips chunks out of politicians and oligarchs, spits them onto the ground, then…

#Extract from #UnclaimedBaggage by Katie O’Rourke | @ktorourkeauthor | @TypeEighteenBks | @typeeighteenbooks.bsky.social

Book ReviewBy Mairéad Hearne25th February 2025Leave a comment

Unclaimed Baggage by Katie O’Rourke publishes on April 8th with Type Eighteen Books and is described as ‘a reflection on family, grief, and what it truly takes to love.’ Katie is joining me on the blog today with a short guest post and she has also kindly shared an extract for you all to read. I…

#Extract from Between Love & Betrayal by Mary Clancy | @MaryBAClancy1

ExtractBy Mairéad Hearne9th July 2024Leave a comment

Between Love & Betrayal by Mary Clancy was published February 2022 by Poolbeg Press and is described as ‘a saga spanning the lives of five women struggling to find their place in the world.’ This is Mary Clancy’s second book following The Blue Washing Bag which was published in 2020. I am delighted to bring…

#Extract from The Days of Our Birth by Charlie Laidlaw | @claidlawauthor

ExtractBy Mairéad Hearne6th June 2024Leave a comment

‘Theirs was the most important relationship of their life…‘ The Days of Our Birth by Charlie Laidlaw publishes with Rampart Books June 27th. It is a contemporary fictional tale and is described as ‘a humorous novel celebrating the birthdays of two people over twenty years’. I am delighted to share an extract with you all…

#Extract from #DarkTruth by C.D. Steele

ExtractBy Mairéad Hearne14th November 2023Leave a comment

Dark Truth by C.D. Steele publishes tomorrow November 15th with The Conrad Press. It is the second in a series of three novels in The Joe Wilde Series, following on from False Truth which was published in 2021 and is described as ‘a suspenseful mystery thriller full of intrigue that will leave you guessing right…

#Extract from #Betrayal by @lesleypearse | @michaeljbooks | @ed_pr| #LoveLesley30

ExtractBy Mairéad Hearne14th July 2023Leave a comment

‘2023 marks Lesley Pearse’s 30th Anniversary as a published author. Betrayal is her 31st novel‘ Betrayal by Lesley Pearse published with Michael Joseph July 6th and is described as a book that ‘will keep you gripped until the very end. A masterclass in storytelling.’ I am delighted to be joining the blog tour today in…

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