Exile, the first book in my series The Chronicles of Iona, has won Silver Prize in ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards in the category of historical fiction. For the other winners, see: ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards 2012.
My thoughts have been eastward all day as the transnational One Book One Community Reading Project is officially launched in Derry. Readers in Northern Ireland, Co. Donegal and New England will be reading “Exile”, the first book in my historical-fiction series “The Chronicles of Iona”, at the same time. Donegal County Council and Libraries Northern Ireland set … More Donegal, Northern Ireland go live with the One Book transnational reading project based on “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile”
Great news here—I’ll be part of the Author’s Tent at this year’s Boston Irish Festival at the Irish Cultural Centre of New England in Canton next weekend, June 7-9. http://bostonirishfestival.info/ The Boston Irish Festival is the largest Irish Festival on the East Coast. There are lots of fun events lined up, including three days and … More I’ll be part of the Author’s Tent at the Boston Irish Festival June 7-9, 2013!
Hey, did you hear that beautiful little Shelburne Falls has just been voted by Boston.com as one of the top five dream places to live in Massachusetts? Doesn’t surprise me! One of the hill-towns in the western part of the state, just south of the historic Mohawk Trail (Route 2), Shelburne Falls is one of … More Book reading and signing, “The Chronicles of Iona: Prophet”, at Boswell’s Books in Shelburne Falls, MA 5/9/13 at 6 p.m.
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!
Another outstanding review for The Chronicles of Iona: Prophet, this time from ForeWord Clarion. Giving it 5 STARS, ForeWord Clarion calls Prophet a “thrilling and fast-paced epic” which will “appeal to fans of Bernard Cornwell’s The Saxon Tales, readers of George R. R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones, and any who enjoy stories of King … More ForeWord Clarion Reviews gives “The Chronicles of Iona: Prophet” 5 STARS (out of 5)
With so many other wonderful things going on here, I haven’t had time yet to post some fantastic reviews for “Prophet”, the second book in my historical-fiction series, “The Chronicles of Iona”. Here’s Kirkus! Kirkus Reviews’ The Chronicles of Iona: Prophet THE CHRONICLES OF IONA: PROPHET by Paula de Fougerolles This historical fantasy novel, the … More Kirkus Reviews calls “The Chronicles of Iona: Prophet”: “vivid, brutal and beautiful”, “a rich feast”
If you find yourself in lovely Lawrence, MA next weekend, 3/23/13, pop on by the Heritage State Park at 2 p.m. where I’ll be presenting on the world of The Chronicles of Iona and signing books. It’s all to benefit the Irish Foundation of Lawrence, so a great cause, and should be lots of … More Come help me celebrate Irish Heritage month in Lawrence, MA, next weekend, 3/23/13!
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
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!