Category: Book I: Exile

I’ll be the Writer in Residence at the Saltwater Celtic Music Festival, July 20-21, 2013, Thomas Point Beach, Brunswick, Maine!

March 23, 2013

JULY 20-21, 2013 – THOMAS POINT BEACH, BRUNSWICK, MAINE   This just in!  It’s been confirmed that I’ll be the Writer in Residence for the Saltwater Celtic Music Festival, Brunswick, Maine, this July 20-21, 2013!  I am exceptionally honored to have been asked to represent Celtic literature at this amazing Celtic music festival and can’t … More I’ll be the Writer in Residence at the Saltwater Celtic Music Festival, July 20-21, 2013, Thomas Point Beach, Brunswick, Maine!

Join me for an Irish History and Genealogy Seminar on 3/23/13 in Boston, hosted by NEHGS and TIARA

March 14, 2013

There’s a fantastic event coming up in Boston next weekend—an Irish History and Genealogy seminar hosted by the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) and The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA).   I’ll be talking about the history and archaeology of medieval Ireland and Scotland that inspired my series, The Chronicles of Iona.   Marie Daly, founder … More Join me for an Irish History and Genealogy Seminar on 3/23/13 in Boston, hosted by NEHGS and TIARA

ForeWord Reviews names “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” a Finalist in its 2012 Book of the Year Awards!

March 13, 2013

Dear Friends: Exciting times here!  Got word on Monday that ForeWord Reviews has named my first book, The Chronicles of Iona: Exile, a Finalist in the category of Historical Adult Fiction in its 2012 Book of the Year Awards!  Here’s the press release.  I’ll keep you posted.  Keep your fingers crossed!   The winners will be … More ForeWord Reviews names “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” a Finalist in its 2012 Book of the Year Awards!

“The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” and the One Book, One Community Project

January 7, 2013

I am delighted that Donegal County Council has chosen “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” to be the featured novel in its One Book One Community Reading Project for 2013.  People in New England, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland will be reading “Exile” at the same time.  Here’s an article about the project which appeared in … More “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” and the One Book, One Community Project

“Exile”: one of Kirkus Reviews’ top 100 Indie books of 2012!

December 20, 2012

        “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” got a wonderful holiday present this week, being named one of Kirkus Reviews’ top 100 Indie books of 2012! Check it out: http://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/paula-de-fougerolles1/chronicles-iona-exile/ (While you’re at it, there’s a link there if you’d like to purchase a copy of the book for the holidays!) Happy Holidays … More “Exile”: one of Kirkus Reviews’ top 100 Indie books of 2012!

Greenfield Recorder article on “The Chronicles of Iona”

November 23, 2012

Just wanted to share with you an article which appeared on 11/17/12 in The Greenfield Recorder in advance of a book signing I’ll be doing at the World Eye Bookshop in Greenfield, Massachusetts tomorrow with two other local authors.  I’ll be signing copies of my book “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” along with authors  Jaqueline Sheehan (“Lost … More Greenfield Recorder article on “The Chronicles of Iona”

Golden Bridges Conference honors “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile”

November 21, 2012

Last week, my book “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” was honored at the 5th Annual Golden Bridges Conference here in Boston (11/8-9).  The Golden Bridges Conference promotes economic, cultural and artistic connections between Boston and Northwest Ireland.  (Golden Bridges Conference) It was announced at the event that a transnational reading project has been set up … More Golden Bridges Conference honors “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile”

“The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” is now available at Booklink Booksellers, Northampton, MA (and gets to hang with Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter ..)

July 15, 2012

*This post is dedicated to Heather N. with thanks!* Just to let you know that if you happen to be in Northampton, MA any time soon you can pick up an autographed copy of my book, The Chronicles of Iona: Exile, at Booklink Booksellers, Inc.  Booklink, a fantastic independent bookstore, is located in Thorne’s Marketplace, … More “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” is now available at Booklink Booksellers, Northampton, MA (and gets to hang with Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter ..)

Here’s the cover of “The Chronicles of Iona, Exile”, coming June 2012.

March 30, 2012

Here is the cover of my book, The Chronicles of Iona: Exile, on its way in June.  The map detail of the Irish Sea, Argyll and the Isles, and Strathclyde is from Scotiae Tabula by Abraham Ortelius in his Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (1592-1606).  The map, which I have always loved, hangs on the wall in my study—a … More Here’s the cover of “The Chronicles of Iona, Exile”, coming June 2012.

“The Chronicles of Iona: Exile”: coming soon to a virtual bookstore near you …

February 28, 2012

 … as near to you, that is, as your nearest computer, or tablet, or Kindle, or Nook, or Sony e-reader, or what-have-you.  Because, in a few short weeks, The Chronicles of Iona: Exile, my historical fiction novel about the two men who “founded” Scotland in the sixth century, the saint Columba and the warlord Aedan mac … More “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile”: coming soon to a virtual bookstore near you …