Historial Fiction and Paranormal
Goodnight-And God Be With You All I'm so excited to announce that Goodnight-and God Be With You All has now been released for sale in its own right on Amazon! Another story previously published in the anthology Heart of a Child, this one is close to my heart. Inspired by the song ‘The Parting Glass’,... Continue Reading →
Okay here comes another one of my assignments. This one is from my 'Certificate in Genealogical Research'. We were asked to review a relevant lecture or presentation. I chose to review An Afternoon of Irish Research with Greg O'Connor, which was conducted on 21st August, 2010 at The Bowlers Club, York Street, Sydney. Yes, it was... Continue Reading →
I wasn't looking for anything on any sort of slavery. I was simply looking for a suitable Irish Catholic name from the 17th century that I could use for Padraig's friend in my tale on 'The Parting Glass" (now called Goodnight - and God be with you all). I came across a fascinating post written by a... Continue Reading →
When I first decided to write my backstory to The Parting Glass, I had no idea that it would lead me down the path of 17th Century Irish conflict. Normally, war bores me - but this rebellion I find fascinating. Having had my DNA tested, I have 73% Irish ancestry. I knew I had Irish Catholic... Continue Reading →
If, like me, the Eleven Years War in Ireland is new and a little confusing, I'll give you some of the information I found while looking for information for The Parting Glass. Having a history degree has it's advantages when writing historical fiction - but it also makes me a little more than pedantic about... Continue Reading →
So, I have a new idea for The Parting Glass. Although it would seem that it began in Scotland, the Irish have certainly adopted and morphed it as their own. And I did originally have visions of my 'hero' in the story to be a dying gentleman of sorts. So I thought I would make him... Continue Reading →
Been flat out like a lizard drinking lately! But I did manage to read this story from Greg Manuel The Twilight Man - it was so wonderful I just had to share it. Cheers Kerry
