It seems hard to imagine that anything could seem out of the ordinary in the world of fairies, but they too have their encounters with the unknown. When everything two leprechauns know melts away in a haze of blood and broken hearts, the two travel further than their whole village combined has ever been, only to meet with one final vision. Targeted Age Group:: Young adults, Adults What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My life growing up in Ireland was surrounded by tales of mythical … [Read more...] about Leaves Falling in a Quiet Place by R.J.Darby
Interview with Author – Vanessa Kittle
About Vanessa Kittle: Vanessa Kittle is a former chef, soldier, and lawyer who now teaches English. Her fantasy and science fiction stories have been featured by Akashic Books. Vanessa's stories have received hundreds of thousands of downloads on Amazon in the genres of fantasy, science fiction, paranormal romance, and cooking. She enjoys watching cheesy movies, cooking, gardening, and Star Trek! What inspires you to write? I wrote my first story in 4th grade about an otter. I became … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Vanessa Kittle
The Takeover by Jonathan Dunne
The Takeover by Jonathan Dunne Ireland's underworld is run by the barbaric Doherty family. The head of the clan, Malcolm Doherty, has infiltrated all levels of public office and rules the city's criminal landscape without mercy or compassion. Gerald O'Brien is the incorruptible cop on the Dohertys' trail, obsessive and indefatigable, yet unable to bring them down. Nathan Corbally is a horrifically abused child, cursed with a terrifying intelligence and raised by a monstrous father, he … [Read more...] about The Takeover by Jonathan Dunne
Interview with Author – Beverly Adam
About Beverly Adam: An award winning author, Beverly Adam enjoys researching history and weaves facts with fiction into her novels. She is the author of the popular Regency romance series: The Honorable Gentlemen (Lachesis Publishing). As for her biographical novel Two Lovers: the love story of Carole Lombard and Russ Columbo, it has been called a "must read" by The Russ Columbo Society President, Damon Leigh. All books are available in e-book and paperback formats. What inspires … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Beverly Adam
Interview with Author – Ella Carmichael
About Ella Carmichael: I am one of those individuals who assumed they would be a writer when they were in their teens, but it never happened. I came to writing late in life after an emotional upheaval left me fragile and alone. I work a full-time regular job and use my free time to create. It's not good but it's how many survive. What inspires you to write? Pretty much everything I see. There is a story in everything. I like to play the 3 objects game. I imagine pulling 3 random … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ella Carmichael
The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas
The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas How does one choose between love and duty? Based on an ancient Irish fairy tale, The Children of Lir. Fionnuala is the eldest of four, and the only girl. She knows her duty well, and must take care of her siblings, a promise she made to her dying mother. But when her father marries their dead mother's sister, jealousy and sorcery take over their home in ancient Ireland. … [Read more...] about The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas
Interview with Author – Christy Nicholas
About Christy Nicholas: I am a recent author, but my interest in Ireland and historical fiction/fantasy is a life-long one. I live in upstate New York with my husband, dog, cats and sugar gliders. I'm an accountant who also writes, makes beaded jewelry and takes photographs. What inspires you to write? I love the mystery of the Otherworld. Fairies, religion, goddesses, whatever it may be, it intrigues me and I want to share that mystery with others. Tell us about your writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Christy Nicholas
Her Man in Ireland by Ann Streetman
Her Man in Ireland by Ann Streetman Tomas Brandon is an electrical engineer by day, a pub musician some nights, and an officer in the Irish Army Defense Reserve some weekends and summer days. Ellen Porter is an American engineer on temporary assignment in Dublin. Come along to find out what happens when Ellen wanders into the pub where Tomas is playing one spring evening. If you like sweet romance, this Irish-American tale is for you. … [Read more...] about Her Man in Ireland by Ann Streetman
Inish Carraig by Jo Zebedee
Post-alien invasion, and Belfast is in ruins. Surviving on the streets, John Dray will do whatever it takes to keep his younger siblings safe - even taking the fall for the local hard man. Sent to Inish Carraig, a bleak prison, managed by the alien Barath'na, he uncovers a secret which threatens Earth. He has to reveal it. First, he has to get out. Targeted Age Group:: 16-40 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I really wanted to write a book about Belfast that wasn't about its … [Read more...] about Inish Carraig by Jo Zebedee
Interview with Author – L.D. Beyer
About L.D. Beyer: L.D. Beyer is a reformed corporate drone who, after twenty-five years of missed family events, one day rose up and reclaimed his soul. Before he escaped, his career primarily involved relocating his family every few years—so much so that his children began to secretly suspect that he was really in the Witness Protection Program. He has yet to set the record straight. Beyer is the author of three novels, two of which are part of the Matthew Richter Thriller Series. His first … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – L.D. Beyer
Interview with Author – Claire Fullerton
About Claire Fullerton: I'm proud to report that I grew up in Memphis, TN. I now live in Malibu, California, with my husband, two German shepherds and one black cat. I also once lived in Galway, Ireland, which is the setting of my second novel, Dancing to an Irish Reel (contemporary fiction; Vinspire Publishing.) My first novel was released in 2013 by Vinspire Publishing and is a paranormal mystery in two time periods entitled "A Portal in Time." I set this novel on California's Monterey … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Claire Fullerton
Interview with Author – Byddi Lee
About Byddi Lee: Byddi Lee grew up in Armagh, Ireland, and moved to Belfast to study Biology at Queen’s University when she was 18. She made Belfast her home for twenty-one years, teaching science and writing for pleasure. In 2002 she took a sabbatical from teaching and traveled round the world for two years, writing blogs about her adventures as she went. She returned to Ireland in 2004 and resumed teaching. In 2008 she and her husband moved to San Jose, California where she made writing a … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Byddi Lee
