Took part in a lovely artistic evening in Co. Cavan last Thursday. It was in a beautiful old house…The (former) …Read the Rest
The X Factor and the rhino
November 1, 2010
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‘The belly-laugh being a rare enough commodity on this planet, this promises to be one of my favourite novels of …Read the Rest
Jottings and Musings
October 18, 2010
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I need to send off 2009 tax info to friendly accountant today and do not seem to have the right …Read the Rest
Bord Gais Energy Book Club
October 15, 2010
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Bord Gais Energy Book Club has decided to include my novel ‘Ordinary Miracles’ in ‘Laura’s Corner’. Many thanks Laura! http://url.ie/7zld
Finding Your Own Writing Voice
September 20, 2010
My Books
If you’d sat me down after I wrote my first novel and asked me how I did it I wouldn’t …Read the Rest
Teach Us To Sit Still by Tim Parks
September 11, 2010
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Have just finished reading a book called ‘Teach Us To Sit Still’ by Tim Parks. The book’s subtitle is ‘A …Read the Rest
Power Naps
August 21, 2010
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Review of ‘Ready Or Not?’ by R. Griffiths From Amazon website. ‘I have now read all of GWJ’s books and …Read the Rest
Cat Charisma
August 10, 2010
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Found myself doing some genealogical research recently and understand why so many people are enthralled by it. Had to virtually …Read the Rest
Handmade and vintage
July 22, 2010
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If you like handmade and vintage items then you’ll enjoy browsing through www.etsy.com It may even bring out the inner …Read the Rest
Classic Reads from Waterstones
July 19, 2010
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Mairead, who works in the lovely branch of Waterstones on Dawson Street in Dublin, recommended ‘I Captured The Castle’ by …Read the Rest
Tara
June 29, 2010
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Tara is a very special place and well worth a visit. There is an informative radio documentary about the Hill …Read the Rest
Noticing
June 29, 2010
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Went for a picturesque bike ride on Sunday. The sea looked like it was the Med. I stared at it …Read the Rest
Gratitude re. ‘Ready Or Not?’
June 28, 2010
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I received this lovely comment on Monday. It was encouraging to read it so MANY THANKS dear Reader! ‘I am …Read the Rest
Great Summer Reads
June 14, 2010
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The popular Dundrum branch of Hughes & Hughes has reopened its doors and savvy member of staff, Chris Mills, has …Read the Rest
Swap Skills …some great recession websites
May 12, 2010
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‘…this is one of the best Irish novels this year…The trip to Greece is steeped in olives and jasmine, cicadas …Read the Rest
Cake Tales
April 7, 2010
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“She saw herself riding in the passenger seat, Sam behind the wheel. Like two of those little peg people in …Read the Rest
