‘How could books about wizards, werewolves, hobbits and fairies be desirable, but books about real-life animals not be? Have the animal books that I loved so much in my youth died a death?’ My guest post for Mairead Hearne of the wonderful Swirl and Thread. Read the full post here. Like what you see? Then… Continue reading Are Animal Books Waning in Popularity?
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Characters in Guardian of Giria
Giria Wood is a large forest with a healthy population of animal families, many of whom feature in the story. Some are main characters and others are just family members who are mentioned once or twice. Together, they make quite a cast of characters. To help you keep track of who's who, I have put… Continue reading Characters in Guardian of Giria
Kindle Version – Now Only 99c/99p!!!
The Kindle version of Guardian of Giria is currently on sale for just 99c / 99p. Available from Amazon here.
Irish Book Launch – May 26th
I am so excited that Guardian of Giria is now available worldwide! You can buy a copy here or through most online retailers. I am also delighted to announce that the book will be stocked at The Book Centre in Wexford, which will also be hosting the official book launch on Saturday, May 26th at… Continue reading Irish Book Launch – May 26th
Guardian of Giria – Read A Sample
A sample from the book is now available here. Like what you see? Then please subscribe for updates on my writing, photography & daily life. You can also follow on Facebook and Twitter. You can view more of my wildlife photos here and here.
Guardian of Giria – Book Trailer!
I had a lot of fun making this. I hope you enjoy it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbRg8YD1DOo Like what you see? Then please subscribe for updates on my writing, photography & daily life. You can also follow on Facebook and Twitter. You can view more of my wildlife photos here and here.
Red Deer Antlers: Annual Regrowth
A red deer stag with a massive crown of antlers is a very impressive sight. And indeed, that is part of their function – to make the stag look more impressive to the ladies. It takes a lot of testosterone to grow those antlers and it takes a lot of food to nourish them, so… Continue reading Red Deer Antlers: Annual Regrowth
Introducing: Guardian of Giria!
It feels like I've been waiting such a long time to bring you this news and I am very, very excited. On Tuesday, May 8th 2018 I will be releasing my very first novel, Guardian of Giria. This book has been a long time in the making. It began in the summer of 2016, when… Continue reading Introducing: Guardian of Giria!