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  • Author Bio John Anthony Miller was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to a father of English ancestry and a second-generation Italian mother. Motivated by a life-long love of travel and history, he normally sets his novels in exotic locations during eras of global conflict. Characters must cope and combat, overcoming their own weaknesses as well as…

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  • The Night the Luftwaffe Paid a Visit to Dublin

    Eighty years ago, a German pilot dropped four bombs on neutral Dublin City Ireland was still recovering from the War of Independence from Britain and the Irish Civil War, when WW2 broke out in Europe. The government at the time, led by Eamonn de Valera, declared Ireland was a neutral country. Ireland had neither the…

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  • New Release from Pauline Morgan

    Retired housewife, Pauline Morgan, relocated to her native Northern Ireland. She has been writing since 2000 and decided to write about her experiences in various houses she lived in and, as a result, self-published the paranormal Special Houses. Pauline previously joined the Romantic Novelist Association and participated in their New Writers Scheme and she is…

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  • New Release from Lizzie Chantree

    Shh… It’s Our Secret, by Lizzie Chantree Thank you for inviting me onto your blog today and for the amazing support of the launch of my latest book. There are lots of ways to boost your mental health and wellbeing and having people around that you love and trust can help. In my latest book,…

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  • A Conversation with Anne McLoughlin

    Today, I am delighted to be in the company of fellow Irish historical fiction author, ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Anne McLoughlin, who has dropped by to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. You are very welcome, Anne, please introduce yourself: Born in Dublin, I now divide my time between there and my…

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  • A Conversation with Derville Murphy

    Today, I’m delighted to have fellow Irish historical fiction author, Derville Murphy, in the library. She has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. You are very welcome, Derville, please introduce yourself: Hi everyone, delighted to talk to you all! I am a newbie author. But…

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  • New Release from Tony Riches

    Essex – Tudor Rebel (The Elizabethan Series Book 2) Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, is one of the most intriguing men of the Elizabethan period. Tall and handsome, he soon becomes a ‘favourite’ at court, so close to the queen many wonder if they are lovers. The truth is far more complex, as each has…

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  • New Release from Catherine Kullmann

    I’m delighted to bring you news of a new release from my very good friend, Catherine Kullmann. If you love the Regency period, you will adore her books. Catherine Kullmann was born and educated in Dublin. She has worked in the Irish and New Zealand public services and in the private sector. Following a three-year…

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  • A Conversation with Author Amy Maroney

    Today in the library we have Amy Maroney, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. Thank you for having me on the blog, Pam! I live in the Pacific Northwest of the United States with my family, and spent many years as a writer…

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  • A Conversation with Author Sharon Dempsey

    Today in the Library we have ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Sharon Dempsey, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. You are very welcome, Sharon, please introduce yourself: I’m a Belfast based crime writer. The first in my new crime series, ‘Who Took Eden Mulligan?’ was published in February…

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