This Book Made Me Think I just finished The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley. Actually, I listened to an audiobook that was titled Sophia’s Secret, because it was later retitled. It’s the same book. A novelist gets caught up in her fictional world. That’s not unusual, believe me. But in this story these are her…
Author: Cindy Thomson
The Journey to Bring Readers Sofia’s Tune
A Canceled Book Contract It happens far more often in the publishing industry than you might think. At first I was crushed, but it happened a few years ago and I’ve recovered. 😉 It was a business decision, but one that I felt was unfair to readers who liked the series and wanted to see…
10 Irish Books: Reading Your Way Through St. Patrick’s Day
[bctt tweet=”10 Irish Books for St. Patrick’s Day!”] About St. Patrick There are many history books and some fiction choices. If you really want to know the man, start with his writings. Two exist: St. Patrick’s Confession and his Letters to the Soldiers of Coroticus. The letter is shorter and meant as an excommunication for…
You Can Have a Say in What Gets Published
It’s a new world in publishing! No longer must readers complain that the books they’d like to read aren’t being published. Or music, for that matter. You can help bring the creative works you are interested in to life through crowd funding. Publishing Involves Financial Risks Some people blame traditional publishers, thinking they have tons…
I Need Your Help
Bringing You Sofia’s Tune As many of you know, I’ve been working on book 3 of the Ellis Island series and I’m going to be publishing it myself. I haven’t given up on traditional publishing but I am becoming what is referred to as a “hybrid” author–some of each. I like the way Sofia’s Tune…
Ireland’s Connection to Valentine’s Day
[bctt tweet=”Discover the Irish connection to Valentine’s Day #StValentinesDay”] The Irish St. Valentine Connection This post originally appeared on my blog, Celtic Voices. A Victorian ValentineHappy St. Valentine’s Day!You’ve probably read on other blogs that there were at least three martyred saints named Valentine, one of which is said to have died on February 14, thus the…
A Happy St. Brigid’s Day Giveaway!
It’s St. Brigid’s Day! I hope this day will find you reflecting on the generosity of this Irish saint known to us from legends and stories. Did you know Brigid is one of three patron saints of Ireland? The History There is much that is known and much that is speculated about St. Brigid. I’ve…
More Giveaways to Celebrate St. Brigid’s Day!
Come back Feb. 1 for my final St. Brigid giveaway! For Kindle Readers Goodreads only allows print giveaways, and I don’t want Kindle readers to be left out. So, here’s a giveaway for you! If you don’t actually have a Kindle device, you can get the Kindle app for your computer or tablet (it’s free,…
A Giveaway to Prepare for St. Brigid’s Day!
In honor of the upcoming St. Brigid’s Day, I thought I’d host a Goodreads giveaway for a print copy of Brigid of Ireland. Please share! [bctt tweet= “Get ready for St. Brigid’s Day with this Goodreads giveaway: http://wp.me/p5bkeC-iR “] Goodreads Book Giveaway Brigid of Ireland by Cindy Thomson Giveaway ends February 04, 2015. See the…
Getting Ready for St. Brigid’s Day
Tired of winter? Don’t worry. Soon it will be St. Brigid’s Day. In many parts of Ireland St. Brigid’s Day signifies the beginning of spring. Similar to Ground Hog’s Day, folks would look for signs that warmer weather was coming. Count the hedgehogs you see. Note the new lambs being born. Return to your fishing…
