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In a few schools so far… and lots on the hit list
With two library orders under my belt, Fingal and South Dublin, I went to Co Kildare to meet John Treacy of IES, book supplier to Ireland’s schools, primary and post-primary, libraries and local authorities. Several people had told me they bought The Red-Letter Day to give to […]
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My first bookshop order
Owner Orlagh Kelly of The Reading Room bookshop in Carrick-on-Shannon placed an order today – the first of many, I hope. I feel it’s a real red-letter day (literally!) because I’ve been finding it tough to get my new adventure tale into bookshops. Most of them […]
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On the (library) shelf many thanks, Balbriggan
There was a small but perfectly formed gathering for my first Fingal author visit on July 13, in Balbriggan Library. I must admit to being very nervous, but thankfully it went well. Whew! I read the bit set in the early ninth century about Finn McCool […]
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South Dublin gets on board
I am a friend and great admirer of architect, champion hillwalker, environmentalist and author Michael Fewer, so when he invited me to his July 4 book launch of Hellfire Hill I was delighted to accept. During the walk after the lively launch in Timbertrove Cafe […]