And finally, the big night arrived... The Wild Weather Blues were in the air. But despite predictions of snowmageddon, a large crowd of family and friends turned out for the launch of Talking' Squirrel Blues at 23 Seats in Dundalk this evening. A huge word of thanks to everyone who showed up and made it such…
I Was Donald Trump’s Nanny
So long as you're not in the obituary page or the crime notices, a mention in the local paper is usually a nice thing. And sometimes it's a very exciting thing! This week, I graced the arts page of The Argus, our local newspaper. Floyd, Moses and Fingers Flaherty also put in an appearance. Below…
Think global, act local
They say all politics is local. And promotional campaigns need a local base too. So I'm delighted to announce that our local supermarket, McCrystal's XL, will be stocking Talkin' Squirrel Blues. It was quite a thrill to see my humble little poster making its presence felt on the edges of the local notice board! And then…
From self to shelf
It takes a long time for a book idea to evolve from a vague idea inside your head into a paperback book on the shelf of the local bookstore. But the destination is worth the journey. Last week, I delivered copies of Talkin' Squirrel Blues to Roe River Books (formerly Carroll's bookstore) in Dundalk. First…
Talkin’ Squirrel Blues launch (Dundalk)
The official launch of Talkin' Squirrel Blues is getting nearer! This week, I had the pleasure of meeting Sinéad Roche and the wonderful staff at Dundalk Tourist Office. Looking forward to working with them as we help to promote local businesses in the run up to the book launch. 🙂 The book launch will take…
Refresher Training Blues… Live!
JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN! An underground bootleg video has emerged of my reading of Refresher Training Blues at the recent Sunflower Sessions evening in Dublin. Check out the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KDpOFkH61M Many thanks to Eamon Mag Uidhir for surreptitiously recording the performance and sneaking it onto the collectors' black market. If the video makes…
Refresher Training Blues
Last night, I got another chance to flash my wares... The Sunflower Sessions took place in Nealon's on Capel St, Dublin. This time, I presented another flash fiction piece: Refresher Training Blues. I have worked in the e-learning and education sectors for the last twenty(!) years. In that time, I have come to develop a…
Launchin’ blues
Floyd is getting ready to launch himself into the wider world, in all his bloodshot-eyed, bushy-tailed glory! A book launch for Talkin' Squirrel Blues will take place in Dundalk in January 2017. Followed a few weeks later by a Dublin launch. Stay tuned for further details! I launched all my dreams with her, but in time…
Gone Home Again
On 5 October 2005, my mother passed away. Shortly afterwards, I wrote a poem about her. Each year since, I've published the poem in the local newspaper, around the time of her anniversary. A small gesture to let her know that she's not forgotten. And here it is. Gone Home Again A Sunday dinner, then…
Freedom’s Just Another Word
It has been a while since I flashed in public… But this week I was invited to read a piece of flash fiction at the Sunflower Sessions at Nealon’s pub in Capel St, Dublin. Nealon’s provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for poets and fiction writers to share their work with a supportive audience. Refreshments…
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