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Isabella Pollexfen Varley: Artist and Aunt of WB Yeats

June 29, 2022June 3, 2022 by Orna Ross

One thing I love about writing historical fiction is doing the research. I often have to stop myself digging too … Read more

Categories Fiction Tags dancing in the wind, Friday Fiction, indie author, irish author, Irish fiction, yeats

Illustration by JB Yeats “The Stolen Child”

February 15, 2022December 23, 2021 by Orna Ross
The Stolen Child Illustration by JB Yeats

In researching the prologue to my Yeats-Gonne series, which is told from the point of view of the fathers of … Read more

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After the Rising & Before the Fall: American Fiction Awards Finalist

February 15, 2022September 4, 2021 by Orna Ross
After the Rising & Before the Fall - American Fiction Awards Winner

I’m delighted that After the Rising & Before the Fall (Centenary Edition) was honoured as an award-winning finalist, in the family … Read more

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Friday Fiction: Yeats-Gonne Series: Maud Gonne is Arrested

February 15, 2022August 27, 2021 by Orna Ross

Each Friday, I publish an extract from my work in progress, currently Dancing in the Wind, based on a true … Read more

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Dancing in the Wind Snippet: What of Love?

February 15, 2022July 30, 2021 by Orna Ross
AN UNEQUAL MARRIAGE

The story opens in 1916. The world is at war, Irish freedom fighters have just staged an armed rebellion in … Read more

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Dancing in the Wind Snippet: A RABBIT HOLE

February 15, 2022July 23, 2021 by Orna Ross
AN UNEQUAL MARRIAGE

The story opens in 1916. The world is at war, Irish freedom fighters have just staged an armed rebellion in … Read more

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‘A Life’s Sketch’: A Short Story by Maud Gonne

February 15, 2022July 21, 2021 by Orna Ross
Maud Gonne Biography for Children

Like all young women of her class and time, Maud Gonne was raised to have a wide variety of accomplishments—singing, … Read more

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Dancing in the Wind Snippet: A Chaste Kiss

February 15, 2022July 9, 2021 by Orna Ross
AN UNEQUAL MARRIAGE

The story opens in 1916. The world is at war, Irish freedom fighters have just staged an armed rebellion in … Read more

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DANCING IN THE WIND NOTEBOOK DAY 58: Irish Women’s Poetry

February 15, 2022July 8, 2021 by Orna Ross
AN UNEQUAL MARRIAGE

The best poetry reading I ever attended took place at the Abbey Theatre in 1992. Reading this Irish Times article … Read more

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DANCING IN THE WIND NOTEBOOK DAY 53: Yeats Society Sligo Under Threat

February 15, 2022July 3, 2021 by Orna Ross
AN UNEQUAL MARRIAGE

I am a member of the Yeats Society Sligo and horrified to hear from Director Susan O’Keeffe today that its future … Read more

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Dancing in the Wind Snippet: OPEN YOUR EYES, WILLIE

February 15, 2022July 2, 2021 by Orna Ross
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

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DANCING IN THE WIND NOTEBOOK DAY 51: Joe Biden Quotes Yeats

February 15, 2022June 30, 2021 by Orna Ross

The Guardian recently pondered whether Joe Biden’s quoting of Yeats Easter Rising poem (“a terrible beauty is born) on his … Read more

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DANCING IN THE WIND NOTEBOOK DAY 49: Best Fiction About the War of Independence

February 15, 2022June 28, 2021 by Orna Ross

The Irish Times has put together a list of the best fiction about the war of independence, which was reaching … Read more

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DANCING IN THE WIND NOTEBOOK DAY 47: Best Irish Historical Fiction Board on Pinterest

February 15, 2022June 26, 2021 by Orna Ross
AN UNEQUAL MARRIAGE

I’ve started a Pinterest board for best Irish historical fiction. Would you be interested in contributing? Check out the board … Read more

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Dancing in the Wind Snippet: A War of Wits

February 15, 2022June 25, 2021 by Orna Ross
AN UNEQUAL MARRIAGE

The story opens in 1916. The world is at war, Irish freedom fighters have just staged an armed rebellion in … Read more

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