Isabella Pollexfen Varley: Artist and Aunt of WB Yeats
One thing I love about writing historical fiction is doing the research. I often have to stop myself digging too … Read more
Friday Fiction
Dancing in the Wind Snippet: What of Love?
The story opens in 1916. The world is at war, Irish freedom fighters have just staged an armed rebellion in … Read more
Dancing in the Wind Snippet: A Chaste Kiss
The story opens in 1916. The world is at war, Irish freedom fighters have just staged an armed rebellion in … Read more
DANCING IN THE WIND NOTEBOOK DAY 53: Yeats Society Sligo Under Threat
I am a member of the Yeats Society Sligo and horrified to hear from Director Susan O’Keeffe today that its future … Read more
Dancing in the Wind Snippet: OPEN YOUR EYES, WILLIE
The story opens in 1916. The world is at war, Irish freedom fighters have just staged an armed rebellion in … Read more
DANCING IN THE WIND NOTEBOOK DAY 49: Best Fiction About the War of Independence
The Irish Times has put together a list of the best fiction about the war of independence, which was reaching … Read more
Dancing in the Wind Snippet: A War of Wits
The story opens in 1916. The world is at war, Irish freedom fighters have just staged an armed rebellion in … Read more
Dancing in the Wind Snippet: MAUD IS STUNG
The story opens in 1916. The world is at war, Irish freedom fighters have just staged an armed rebellion in … Read more
Dancing in the Wind: Extract 9: PORTRAIT OF EZRA POUND 1
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Dancing in the Wind: Extract 4: The Teller of the Tale
The story opens in 1916. The world is at war, Irish freedom fighters have just staged an armed rebellion in … Read more