Ancestry.com offers immigrant interviews to listen to for free. I could spend all day listening! Here is one with a lady named Lillian Doran Cavanaugh from Ballymore, County Westmeath. http://ancstry.me/1g4L7RG I found this amusing in some spots, such as when she was asked if she knew how her parents met. She says she doesn’t know: “They…
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Giveaway!
I’ve listed a Goodreads giveaway for Brigid of Ireland. I hope you’ll help spread the word! .goodreadsGiveawayWidget { color: #555; font-family: georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; background: white; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidget img { padding: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidget a { padding: 0 !important; margin: 0; color: #660; text-decoration:…
Gifts for St. Paddy’s Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! To celebrate, I would much rather talk about the country and its people than drink in a bar that Americans call an Irish pub. If you feel the same way, or even if you don’t–I don’t mind–I’ve got some things to brighten your day. Throughout the day I plan to share…
A Chance to Actually See the Setting My Characters Lived In
This is so incredible. If you’ve read Grace’s Pictures, you’ll remember the characters riding the trolley. You may have tried to imagine it. Well, now you can actually see it! I just ran across this clip. What do you think? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=954L9MpfCEo?rel=0]
5 Family Trees For Your Wall
Yes, you can keep your family records online, and you really should. Just back them up! But I love graphic family trees. Anyone else? Here are few I found on Etsy that I think are beautiful. I tried to link to the sites, but I’m not sure it worked. If not, just search for family…
5 Phases of Being a Writer
1. I have this idea… photo credit: Ben K Adams via photopin cc 2. It’s an amazing story! 3. This won’t work at all! 4. I’ll make it work if it kills me! 5. It’s an amazing story!
Why Ireland is for Lovers
My husband and I spent our honeymoon at Virginia Beach, VA, for the sole reason that it was the shortest drive to the ocean from where we live. Virginia is fond of its motto: Virginia is for Lovers, which is nice when you spend your honeymoon there. But I would like to make the argument…
Reflections on St. Brigid
February 1st is coming, St. Brigid’s Day. As some of you know, my first novel is titled Brigid of Ireland and it was inspired by the late 5th century-early 6th century patron saint of Ireland Brigid. But why Brigid? How did I get interested in her? And by the way, if you are looking for…
Mini Irish Photo Giveaway
Happy New Year! I thought I’d start out the year with a giveaway. Details below: Eleven photos from my 2010 trip to Ireland. They measure approximately 4″x3″ and are on heavy card stock with a glossy finish. The images are much clearer than they appear here. I will include a description of the locations. Maybe…
Thirteen Blessings 2013 Brought
1. A Trip to Ireland! The mister and I were blessed to be able to make a return trip to Ireland in April. 2. Our Youngest Son Got Married! Finally we have a daughter. 🙂 It was a beautiful day! 3. My First Novel in Seven Years Was Published. It was a…