It was difficult choosing between an eBook or print because the poll of my readers was near 50/50. I opted for an eBook. Since it's a novella, I can use it for promotional material and giveaways to introduce my three future books in Those Resilient Muldoon Series. In Chapter 4, Cassandra McGann is skeptical of … Continue reading A Quote From Chapter 4 of Muldoon’s Minnesota Darling: a Novella
This is my third trip, and I'm in love with the Emerald Isle. These are my people. As an American, there are other nationalities mixed in, but enough Irish to feel it. You may know that I was raised in an Irish-American culture of Roman Catholicism. It's where I heard the Gaelic accent I write … Continue reading I’m Away to Ireland for Research!
Here's a peek inside the novella for you from Chapter Two. In May of 1867, Mick arrives at his lodgings in the tenements of NYC with Ed, where he reveals the news he and Orla live in a brothel. #historicalfictionnovella #novella #historicalfiction
The Muldoon brothers and their sister, Orla, left the rest of their siblings and mother back in Ireland to create a better life for themselves in America in Muldoon's Misfortunes, releasing on 12/5/23. Ed is everyone's least favorite. The oldest son typically got rights to the farm in Ireland. Under English law then, only one … Continue reading Mick’s older brother, Ed
How does a writer turn into a novelist? More than desire, hard work, years of developing skill, networking, and persistence? Yes, more, for we need inspiration. An idea. Mine came in the form of paper bags, totes, and boxes full of vintage photos, letters, and receipts from my father's family. They threw little away. Self-named … Continue reading Those Resilient Muldoons (Novel Series)
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