An Exciting Announcement
I’m very happy to say my novel The Godmothers is now available in a specially-designed format for readers with dyslexia, via Clarity Books in the UK. Clarity’s goal is to…
Read MoreBeautiful Kilkenny
Here are some photos from the beautiful 24 hours I’ve just spent in County Kilkenny! I hope you enjoy.
Read MoreA Small Tradition
Each time I finish writing a new book, I like to buy a small piece of art to mark it. One of my favourite Irish artists is West Cork-based Janet…
Read MoreThe View Was Exhausting
I’m still happily sorting through my Dublin attic office after my unexpected 2 years in Australia, and just found a children’s story I wrote for my beloved niece Mikaella Clements…
Read MoreMy Day In Dun Laoghaire
My one day in Dun Laoghaire (County Dublin’s seaside suburb) was a fabulous one! It included a visit to the ornate Royal Marine Hotel; a book browsing/impromptu book signing session at…
Read MoreA Glens of Antrim Trip
I’m back home in Dublin after a flying/driving writing/research trip north to this truly stunning area. Winding coastal roads, sea views across to Scotland, deeply green glens and mountains, fearless…
Read MoreThe 5 Of My Life
It was such a treat last year to be interviewed by Nigel Marsh for his brilliant podcast The 5 of My Life, about my favourite film, book, song, place &…
Read MoreI’ve Been Mugged!
While this may have been a slightly clickbait-y title, one of the many fun things about being back in Dublin again after my 2 unexpected years in Australia is re-discovering…
Read MoreA Fairytale Wedding
I’m home to real-life again after a magical family wedding weekend away in a 600-year-old Irish castle. Congratulations to my beautiful niece Catherine and my new nephew-in-law Michael!
Read MoreA Look Back This Mother’s Day
With today being Mother’s Day in Australia, here’s a look back at my unexpected year of living with my Mum and our-now-her cat. Thanks for having me, Mum! I hadn’t…
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