Category: Writing

  • Writing a Novel – Character and Story

    Writing a Novel – Character and Story

    I’m remaining very open minded about this novel I’m writing. It may not even be a novel. It could be a novella.

  • A Writing Whirlwind

    I feel like I’m caught up in a writing whirlwind at the moment. Lots of words are swirling around me – some, taking the form of poems, some, stories and many, (although sometimes it feels like not enough) are combining to take the shape of a novel.

  • Story Wise Workshop at Garter Lane

    It’s time to get Story Wise! This workshop should interest writers looking to improve their story-writing technique and offers the opportunity to ‘Write a Story in a Day’ in a relaxed and friendly environment, with support at every stage.

  • Valentine’s Day Poetry

    Valentine’s Day is nearly here! I don’t usually get this excited about it, but this year, my husband and are planning a trip to the Cork Spring Poetry Festival.

  • Inspiration in the Rain

    Inspiration in the Rain

    Inspiration is a funny thing. It doesn’t always come from beauty or thrills. It can strike from a place where the sky is grey, the rain is continuous and the wind chills everything.

  • 2013 Revisited, 2014 Just Begun

    2013 Revisited, 2014 Just Begun

    It’s natural, when entering a new year, to look back at the previous twelve months and I must say, 2013 was a very positive year for me.

  • Poetry at Christmas

    Poetry at Christmas

    I’m excited to share the news that ‘Poetry at Christmas’ will take place at Greyfriars Municipal Art Gallery, Waterford on Monday, 23rd December. Come and join the Christmas fun from 5.30 pm.

  • Writing Update: Flash Fiction and Winter Poetry

    I’ve recently had a couple of flash fiction pieces and a poem accepted for publication. I’m also working on some new and inspiring projects, so it must be time for a Writing Update!

  • Halloween Micropoetry Mix

    Welcome to my Halloween micropoetry mix. I’ve got ghosts, a crow’s wing and a pumpkin, just waiting to be made into a menacing, luminous face . . .