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April 4, 2015

Worlds Beyond!

So, a little while ago, I was part of the Worlds Beyond on PhoenixFM 92.5FM, sponsored by Octocon, and I ramble quite a lot about all sorts of things writing and fandom. It’s an hourlong show, hosted by the wonderful … Continue reading →
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Published on April 04, 2015 10:12

March 3, 2015

Kicking off World Book Week

I had an action packed day yesterday, reading in my local Dubray Bookshop in Bray in the morning and in the Rathmines branch in the afternoon. Groups from the local schools came along and were of course brilliant and lovely. … Continue reading →
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Published on March 03, 2015 07:52

February 20, 2015

World Book Day Week!

As World Book Day (5th March) spreads out we kind of have a World Book week now! I have a number of events lined up for the week including a number of school visits and author events at bookshops to … Continue reading →
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Published on February 20, 2015 06:52

January 28, 2015

Competition – Irish Fiction Fortnight

“A Crack in Everything” by Ruth Frances Long. Giveaway and feature. I’ve been taking part in Irish Fiction Fortnight.   Today you can find out about Dublin as the setting for A Crack in Everything and enter to win a … Continue reading →
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Published on January 28, 2015 07:55

January 12, 2015

Paranormal Roadtrip – Spooky Dublin

Recently I was asked to write blog post on the spookiest places in Dublin, as part of From the Shadows Paranormal Roadtrip. Because A Crack in Everything is set in Dublin I already had a number of ideas lined up. … Continue reading →
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Published on January 12, 2015 11:24

January 3, 2015

Happy New Year

So lots of new things coming up this year including the sequel to A Crack in Everything. More news when I have it. On the 12th January I’m part of Paranormal Road Trips at From the Shadows telling you about … Continue reading →
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Published on January 03, 2015 09:47

December 22, 2014

Going Dark

I’m going to plug A Crack in Everything as a prezzie one last time. Angels, demons and scary fairies in Dublin I say one last time because I’ll be going dark for Xmas after today. So I might plug it … Continue reading →
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Published on December 22, 2014 07:03

December 13, 2014

Two awesome things – A Crack in Everything recommended read & #YAIE

I was in the Gutter Bookshop in Dalkey today and found A Crack in Everything in a proud position as part of their Christmas recommendations for teens. So now they have signed copies. And I have a lovely photo. In … Continue reading →
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Published on December 13, 2014 12:31

December 3, 2014

Skiffy & Fanty & Me & Friends

So recently I was part of a panel on Irish SF for the Skiffy and Fanty Show (which I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE!) Gareth Kavanagh, Maura McHugh, Michael Carroll and I join the wonderful hosts Shaun and Julia to talk. Lots. No really. … Continue reading →
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Published on December 03, 2014 09:20

November 7, 2014

A short post about drafts and editing

  In pictures (some moving) because I really should be editing.   I’ve just finished the first draft of the next book. There was lots of this And now I have a first draft full of all the words. Some … Continue reading →
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Published on November 07, 2014 08:11