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Book 2 in my republishing adventure, The Scroll Thief is almost ready to go and available for pre-order now. One theft too many and their world will burn. Malachy and his sister, Halia, have what it takes to survive the … Continue reading →

This weekend I’m going to be teaching a workshop for Dalkey Creates. There are still a couple of places left if you’re interested. Details here: Come along and join us. … Continue reading →

No, not me. Fortunately. Not this time, anyway. *checks* No everything appears to be ok. Just don’t move. Or blink. Or jinx anything. My gorgeous, talented, hilarious, RNA Naughty Kitchen mate Rhoda Baxter has a new book out, Girl in … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again! Octocon is almost upon us and I have my schedule for the weekend. Of course, I’m going to be around for much of the weekend as well. You can see the full programme here. … Continue reading →

Very excited to be a guest on Teresa Quinn’s Bookline on LiffeySound 96.4 FM this coming Sunday morning at 11am 11am to 11:30am BOOKLINE  Teresa Quinn interviews  local, national and international authors each week about their new releases. And if … Continue reading →

As some of you might know my Samhain books – Soul Fire, The Scroll Thief, and The Tales of the Holtands (The Wolf’s Sister, The Wolf’s Mate and Songs of the Wolf) – are no longer available. As I got … Continue reading →

(aka Ruth forgot to post his until it was all happening very soon…) After all the fun we had last year, I’m heading back to Titancon in Belfast this weekend. There’s Literature night, with readings from all the amazing authors … Continue reading →

I spent last weekend at the wonderful RNA Conference in the beautiful setting of Harper Adams University. The conference is always a whirlwind and when I decided to go for a long weekend rather than just the basic conference I … Continue reading →

Starting on 24th June, it’s Independent Bookshop week. As everyone knows my love affair with bookshops has lasted my whole life. I grew up visiting the now legendary Exchange Bookshop in Dalkey, full of pokey corners and floor to ceiling … Continue reading →

I can’t believe it’s May already. And with May comes Wexworlds! I’m going to be there on the Saturday (13th) from 12.30 to 1.30pm, talking with the fabulous Celine Kiernan about fantasy, YA, Writing, and using folklore and history in … Continue reading →