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Today in the library we have author Susan Appleyard who has dropped by to share some insights into her life as an author. Susan is the author of : Queen of Trial and Sorrow, This Sun of York, The Relentless Queen and The First Plantagenet. Hello Pam and everyone. Thanks for the opportunity to introduce myself and…
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Today in the Library we have Paul Kestell, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into his life as an author. You are very welcome, Paul, please introduce yourself: Hi, I started writing when I was very young … but I was shy and I didn’t really come out till…
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Today in the Library we have Virginia Heath, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into their life as an author. You are very welcome, Virginia, please introduce yourself: I was born just outside of London and still live on the outskirts of the city. I am married to…
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This evening in the Library we have Frances Macken, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. You are very welcome, Frances, please introduce yourself: I grew up in Claremorris, Co. Mayo. I completed a BA in Film and Television Production at the National Film…
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Today in the Library we have Debbie Rix, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. You are very welcome to the library, Debbie, please introduce yourself: I’m a writer of historical fiction. My first book – ‘The Girl with Emerald Eyes’ – was published…
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Today in the Library we have Ellie Gray, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into their life as an author. You are very welcome, Ellie, please introduce yourself: I’m 45 years old and live in East Yorkshire with my partner, David, two children and various pets. I currently work…
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I’m back in Dublin and feeling a wee bit glum because my Kerry book adventure had to end. I had anticipated that this venture would be fun (and informative – book-wise – of course!). And it was. Finer detail on some of my locations has now been sorted, photographic evidence in the bag and the…
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Broody dark clouds hung on the mountain tops this morning but at least it wasn’t raining. On the road early and we headed for Killarney town to investigate a few locations that I will be using in The Carver Affair. Firstly, it was up to The Malton Hotel, which in 1894, was The Railway Hotel.…
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It was bound to happen. Today the vagaries of the Irish weather were felt with force. Yes, it rained. All day. We headed for Dingle which, unfortunately, has become even more touristy than I remembered – a pity but I suppose inevitable. We had two options – the Slea Head drive or the Connor Pass.…
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Finally here in Annascaul after months of planning and dreaming. My next book, The Carver Affair, a Victorian crime novel, is partially set in this wonderful location. For the next couple of days, I will be exploring locations with a very good friend of mine.