Today’s sentence: “Writing in the same room as a modern refrigerator is like sitting in the cinema next to a perpetual grazer; hum, fizz, plop, fart.” Inspiration and Observation:I write at the kitchen table, downstairs. Normally it’s just the dog for company, however once it gets quiet, you really start to notice that god-dang fridge.... Continue Reading →
Today’s sentence: “I sat gazing toward Inis Déach, in silence amid the pebbles at the end of Betra Beach, witness to a rainbow beneath the rushing tide; a Sea Wolf twists under the summer sun.” Inspiration and Observation:I walked home this evening and was struck by how certain sounds and smells will bring you back... Continue Reading →
Today’s sentence: “John and Mary O'Leary reside at No.1 Cherry Tree Gardens. They have three chicks.” Inspiration and Observation:There is a pair of Great Tits, who have staked out our birdhouse since I began feeding the birds at the start of last winter. The bird feeders hang from the branches of our cherry tree. I... Continue Reading →
Today’s sentence: “The column clawed its escape skyward, a pale tendril spiralling into space, while the valley held its breath for a secret launch.” Inspiration and Observation:Today, while driving in Wexford, I saw a factory chimney rising high above an industrial plant in a valley below the road. The afternoon was fantastically warm, and there... Continue Reading →
Today’s sentence: "They must become more flotsam in a river of souls, moving inexorably toward an uncertain future." Inspiration and Observation:This is a line from my current work in progress. This is my first novel. I'm just doing a final round of checking chapters before sending them to a very kind friend of mine, who... Continue Reading →
Pig-Headed Determination and Storytelling. There’s a certain type of camaraderie that emerges in the trenches of writing; especially when history, military interests, and storytelling collide. Stephen Callaghan, a well-respected military historian (and someone I greatly admire) offered a few kind words of support recently on my writing journey. In reply, I shared a quote that... Continue Reading →
Getting extra time to read is one of my favourite parts of holidays. Finished Book III of this series by Joesph Kassabian last week. A great addition to this #ScienceFiction series. Definitely a #MilSciFi #SciFi #mustread. Got to say that I really did perfer the original cover art and series titles. What a difficult thing... Continue Reading →
Continuing my Joseph Kassabian run this week I re-read his award winning 'Hooligans of Kandahar', which introduced me to his work. A disarmingly honest & hard-hitting account of war. This #combat #veterans experience of the violent conflict in #Afganistan is a #mustread
I bought this super book by Andrew Doherty back in '20. Only getting back to read it now. What a gem I was missing out on I truly didn't know. A fantastic #local #maritime #history book, expertly written with utmost care & sincere respect. https://t.co/UAry0hpnkL https://t.co/n1cEViRp2x
Read Book II 'The Great Traitor' of the Galaxy of Fire Series by Joseph Kassabian earlier this week. A brilliant sequel. Top notch #ScienceFiction definitely a #mustread series for anyone who enjoys #MilSciFi. Hacking through my 'To Read' list but can't wait to add Book III 'The Consul'. However, I can see that Joseph had... Continue Reading →
Finished Citizen of Earth by Joseph Kassabian this week. Excellent #ScienceFiction #MilSciFi. This is book I of his Galaxy on Fire series, started into book II now and its super. Great characters, great setting, and great action. It's a cracker.
I am delighted to have been able to leave a Goodreads Review for the next instalment in this military science fiction series from Irish author Damien Larkin. I've included the full text below. "I was privileged to receive an authors review copy of Blood Red Sands. I promised to provide an honest appraisal and feedback... Continue Reading →
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