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15/10/2026

Thanks to Wally for hosting the book launch for The Rebel and the Seeress tonight. It was a great night, despite the horrific traffic because of the fireworks. Thanks everyone for coming.

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14/10/2026

The Rebel and the Seeress got a mention in Ed Power’s article about the modern world versus The Lord of the Rings on the 11th. Here’s the link: Tolkien: the original Greta Thunberg-style eco‑warrior or a proto‑Elon Musk?

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/10/11/tolkien-the-original-greta-thunberg-style-ecowarrior-or-a-protoelon-musk/

10/10/2026

Don’t forget the book launch of The Rebel and the Seeress, Thursday, 15th at 6 PM in Red Books, St Peter’s Square. Book signings and a glass of w**e. Promises to be great craic, and then there’s the firework display.

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30/08/2026

In Good Times, Bad Times this week I will be reviewing the first two books from a Song of Ice and Fire, A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings. It promises to be great craic so why not join us at 6.45 PM on Wednesday 26th when we’ll be in the Bunker at Red Books Wexford giving it large. wnpmr.com: hope you’ll join us.

Red Books PerchedCrowPress Mick Cladain

03/08/2026

With 43 years experience as a writer in one connotation or another, Phil has developed a wealth of experience. During the Eclectic Picnic weekend, Phil will spend an hour talking about story arcs and character arcs, two aspects of creative writing that need to be nailed down. Why not join him?

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28/07/2026

05/07/2026

Okay, so this Friday, I got to listen to the wonderful Eoin Colfer during the opening of the inaugural Otherworlds festival. Absolutely fantastic interview by JJ Bird. What did you get up to on this wonderful Friday?

Otherworlds Scifi Festival Wexford Red Books JJ Bird

31/05/2026

There’s that magical 50k words milestone breached on the first draft. It gives me a sense of achievement, even though it is the 31st time I have made it there. About 2.5 million words in total over the last ten years. Looking at the graphic, you can see a little bit about how I do it. If you want to know more, A Technical Approach to Novel Writing covers it in depth.

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11/05/2026

Cover Reveal

The Rebel and the Seeress. When Ruirech discovers his mother’s remains hanging from a cross, he vows bloody vengeance on the man responsible. Fortech Gold Mask led the Fomor army that sacked Forest Haven, and it is he who must pay. It soon becomes obvious that revenge will not be easily achieved. Fortech commands an army of heavily armoured monsters and is protected by Gorias’s walls....

The Rebel and the Seeress. When Ruirech discovers his mother’s remains hanging from a cross, he vows bloody vengeance on the man responsible. Fortech Gold Mask led the Fomor army that sacked Forest…