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My Brother Simon by Alison Lawless
My brother Simon passed away peacefully on the 18th of August 2025. This was written
Historical Novel Society ‘HNS 2026’ First Chapters Competition
Open to members and non-members of the HNS until 17 November 2025, the competition is
New Release: Reaper’s End, A Plagueborn Prequel
I’m delighted to announce the release of my latest book, Reaper’s End, which is a
Sharing My Stories Again
Hi all, Just to introduce myself first of all, my name is Darren Joy, and
Have you heard what’s happenning in Roscommon?
Roscommon, always in the conversation in Ireland when the counties lacking in the arts and
The Twisting of the Rope by Theresa Healy Rae
‘The Twisting of the Rope’ is an (as yet) unpublished historical novel set in the
The Historical Novel Society is Coming to Maynooth
I’m one of a team of volunteers helping to organise the Historical Novel Society’s next
Giving a Focal by Mary Egan Campbell
Giving a Focal (prn. fuk – il) In this day and age of wars and
The Most Useful Author Page You Can Have!
This is a long overdue post from me, and prompted because I’ve just updated my
Taking the Mic by Mary Egan Campbell
As a newish writer, writing my whole life, but only sharing my words with the
Draíocht Ceoil: The Sound of Magic in Irish Traditions
Delighted to announce the publication date for my new book, Draíocht Ceoil The Sound of
Pitch | Tales of the Tide
Tales of the Tide is a new adult, dark gothic romance, with a mystery and
Angry Gods and Men
Extract from an unpublished novel set in Belfast during a series of sectarian killings in
Imagine a world ruled by dogs…by N.M Hammel
My current project is a work-in-progress debut YA novel “Dogs Reign Supreme”. While procrastinating, it’s
New online courses – May 2025
New online creative writing courses starting in May, suitable for complete beginners as well as
New online creative writing courses – March 2025
New online creative writing courses starting in March, suitable for complete beginners as well as
A Principal Murder: A Ryan Striker Thriller by Geordan Richardson
Getting called to the principal’s office is never a good thing… but for Ryan Striker,
A Short Story of Inanimate Imagination by Lissa Oliver
The True-Life Adventures Of An Imaginative Skoda Last Saturday our car took us on an
The Magic of Music: Geraldine Moorkens Byrne
A lifetime of study and practice has gone into my new publication, Draíocht Ceoil :
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