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Ali’s Book Review of Sacha Black’s KEEPERS

There’s this new book come out that I can’t wait to read; it’s called VICTOR, and it’s the second in the series of The Eden East Novels by my friend and author Sacha Black. But today, I want… Read More

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 Posted on 6th Jul 2018 by

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The Friday Fiction with Michael Bolan

I am delighted to introduce Irish author Michael Bolan to you today. Like me, Michael bases his books on Irish myths. Here is an excerpt from his latest book, The Stone Bridge; check it out,  and give the… Read More

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 Posted on 2nd Dec 2016 by

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Conor Kelly and The Fenian King | An Excerpt

Hugh from Hugh’s Views and News has very kindly featured my book, Conor Kelly and the Fenian King as his Book of the Month… cue sparkly lights and glitter! Yaaay! Thanks, Hugh! And now, here is an excerpt…… Read More

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 Posted on 4th Nov 2016 by

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Swanskin | An Update

So last week I set myself a challenge of adding four thousand words to Swanskin, and guess what? I did it! I finished last week on 15,629, and I have actually added 5470. Here is the picture to… Read More

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 Posted on 15th Jan 2016 by

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The 777 Writer’s Challenge and a Sneaky Peek at ‘The Cinderella Shoes’

I was tagged last Sunday by blogger and supporter of Indie writers, and all-round top guy, Kev of Great Indie Authors, to take part in the 777 Writer’s Challenge. Thanks, Kev! The rules are to go to the… Read More

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 Posted on 22nd Jul 2015 by

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The Friday Fiction | Squid McFinnigan

Excerpt from Honeysuckle Lane Frank’s palms slipped on the steering wheel. He was in a full panic attack now. Was the car following or not? His eyes flicked constantly to the rear view mirror. Hunched up over the… Read More

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 Posted on 29th May 2015 by

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Book Review | Arson by CS Boyack

I had read a few of Craig’s books, and greatly enjoyed them all, so I decided to try Arson. I had some misgivings before I began, because it is Sci-Fi, which usually goes straight over my head… all… Read More

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 Posted on 8th Mar 2015 by

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The Friday Fiction featuring Charlton Daines

A Christmas with the Dodger, Charlton’s latest novel, is OUT NOW on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk and Smashwords, priced at only 99c/ 77p. It would make a great Christmas read, or gift for someone you know. The overcast sky… Read More

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 Posted on 5th Dec 2014 by

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The Forge of Seamus Dubh | An Excerpt from Conor Kelly and The Fenian King

Chapter Fifty Two – The Forge of Seamus Dubh in the void of fairy time…   Conor leaned over the edge of his chariot and stared. He had never seen anything quite like it. Standing beside him, Ciara… Read More

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 Posted on 26th Nov 2014 by

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The Friday Fiction featuring K.A. Krisko

Cornerstone: Raising Rook  PROLOGUE For his thirteenth birthday, his father gave him a rock. Lorcas got up earlier than he wanted to, because it was bright and sunny and he couldn’t sleep. He staggered downstairs to breakfast in… Read More

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 Posted on 17th Oct 2014 by

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The Friday Fiction featuring Jay Howard

  A Nice Cup of Tea Laura parks in front of the sprawling farmhouse and walks back across the yard to close the five-bar gate. The metal spring catch is warm in her hand, the air suffused with… Read More

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 Posted on 12th Sep 2014 by

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Book Review | Tiger in a Cage by Allie Cresswell

When I realised that the main protagonist of Allie Cresswell’s latest novel, Tiger in a Cage, was not quite the heroine I had believed her to be, I was quite taken aback; I had not seen it coming…. Read More

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 Posted on 6th Sep 2014 by

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