Dare to Believe
Halloween is one of my favourite times of the year. I wouldn't call it a holiday, but it is a celebration of Samhain, of the harvest, of lost souls and of all the things that could be! I love the pagan idea of Halloween and the Mexican Dia de los Muertos, the blurring of the lines... Continue Reading →
This time two years ago I had finally gotten my proof copies of my first novel, a book that I had sweated and cried over for five years. It is a magical moment when you open the package to see what had very much been a figment of your imagination for five years; manifest itself... Continue Reading →
Tonight's short story is inspired by the wonderful new art installation, by Orla de Brí at the top of the renovated Belvelly Castle. His arrival really got me thinking and I thought his story would be the perfect way to finish the #septshortstoryseries . It's a real short and sweet one. (Photo is by Orla... Continue Reading →
So I started out with great intentions; a short story every Friday for the month of September. I wanted to push my writting and build my skill. I totally underestimated the time it takes to write a story, especially one that is outside your comfort zone and refuses to be short and cries out for... Continue Reading →
I wrote the story below for an essay competition during the summer, I had no luck, but I liked it so I thought I'd share it with you. I hope you enjoy. (Feedback always welcome) T xx If You Loved Me #shortstories #daretobelieve #dreambig #keepwriting The coffee is cold, it’s been cold for over an... Continue Reading →
Nobody said it was easy, nobody said that it would be this hard either. I studied English at University, I know the hardship, depression and wrath felt by most writers, the dark places they go to create their master pieces. I also know that I have spent my teaching career trying to get teenagers to... Continue Reading →
So the details for next Thursday's workshop are confirmed. Check out my #canva created poster below! So if you are a teen or know a teen who is into writing, this is a free event, just drop me a line to let me know you're coming. All you need to bring is a pen (and... Continue Reading →
So good evening all!Looking for a little help - working on a marketing strategy (crazy notion) for the book and was wondering if all you wonderful people out there, across the world, could take a picture of your book with (or without) you and where you are - mine will probably be in front of... Continue Reading →
So it appears that I am good at keeping promises! The details of my next workshop still need some ironing out, (which should be done tomorrow) but for those of you that are interested or have a budding writer in your household, my next workshop will take place on the 17th August in Cobh Library.... Continue Reading →
So it's been a while, it's been a very long while. This site is nearly a year old now and when I set it up last year I was so full of every kind of emotion that I really didn't know where I was going. I was so excited that the book was in the... Continue Reading →
Trish Carlos 