Does Maud Gonne deserve a statue in Dublin? Of Course She Does
Does Maud Gonne deserve a statue in Dublin? Of course she does and a group of writers and readers, artists … Read more
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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
Illustration by JB Yeats “The Stolen Child”
In researching the prologue to my Yeats-Gonne series, which is told from the point of view of the fathers of … Read more
Friday Fiction: Yeats-Gonne Series: Maud Gonne is Arrested
Each Friday, I publish an extract from my work in progress, currently Dancing in the Wind, based on a true … Read more
WB Yeats Letter to Maud Gonne on Her Marriage
“Poets should never marry,” Maud Gonne told WB Yeats shortly before she, without telling him, became engaged to another. “The … Read more
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 RABBIT HOLE
The story opens in 1916. The world is at war, Irish freedom fighters have just staged an armed rebellion in … Read more
‘A Life’s Sketch’: A Short Story by Maud Gonne
Like all young women of her class and time, Maud Gonne was raised to have a wide variety of accomplishments—singing, … 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 47: Best Irish Historical Fiction Board on Pinterest
I’ve started a Pinterest board for best Irish historical fiction. Would you be interested in contributing? Check out the board … 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 NOTEBOOK DAY 43: John MacBride – The Soldier
John MacBride was a soldier in South Africa for a few years, fighting with the Boers (Dutch settlers) against the … Read more