I'm alive and well and feel that under
the circumstances and when the rest of humankind (both past and
present) is taken into account that this state of affairs is both a
decent achievement and worthy of recognition.
Other than that, well I was born in
Dublin. The one in Ireland, not California. I have never been to the
Californian namesake though the public library looks nice in a photo
I saw ;) I have lived in several other countries including Canada,
Scotland and Spain. I recommend them all.
1.) When did you first get
serious about writing?
A.) I finished a diploma in
entrepreneurship. Something that stuck with me was the advice that we
should be involved in something we knew well. I decided to work on a
project to help students with the transition out of school and into
the wider world. In order to gain some creditability with schools I
wrote a book (in fact I wrote two) and sent it to schools. It was
kind of my calling card. It helped me get a few gigs talking to the
students. The fiction I write developed out of needing some time to
myself during my campaign for local elections in 2014.
2.) What is the hardest part for
you about writing?
A.) The ideas come thick and fast.
The problem is more about completing them. I have several that I was
really excited about at different stages but unless I see them
through quickly there is a good chance they won't be finished or will
have a much longer waiting period before completion.
Click on cover for more info or to order!
Synopsis:
Tales of everyday magic have been in short supply but this collection of
short stories makes heroes of the hitherto ignored men and women on the
ground. So forget Goldilock, Sleeping Beauty and Rumplestiltskin and
prepare to enter the real(ish), modern and still magical world of
Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups.
3.) How did you feel upon
publication of your first completed project?
A.) I was probably like “well
that's done, what's next?”
I think other people were more
impressed than I was. I was there so I knew all the bits and pieces
that went into it and somehow that made me less in awe of it. Maybe
something about it being easier to pull off than people understand.
Of course I learned that most of the work takes place after you
finish writing ;)
4.) What is more important to
you, story, or character? Why?
A.) I had hazard to say you can
still have a story without a lot of character development. But, it's
harder to have characters without something for them to do. I might
try test that out someday. I kind had a thought like that before.
There I go again starting a new story without finished what I'm doing
right now :)
5.) What is a typical day like
in your world?
A.) Lately long nights with a few
hours sleep followed by efforts to promote the material I have
already published. I am also trying to sort out a new job for myself.
Wish me luck :) Or better yet help me make writing my job ;)
Author Links
Website:
www.cearuilswords.ie
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