ChloBo – a new addition to my romantic bracelet relationship
Back when myself and himself were first dating, I announced that I would be heading off to Australia to study for a few months and that I would probably definitely be back and sure we […]
2016
How I Write – Anne Goodwin
Anne Goodwin is a book blogger and author of over 60 published short stories. Her debut novel, Sugar and Snails, was shortlisted for the 2016 Polari First Book Prize. Her second novel, Underneath, is scheduled […]
My Little Playhome Drogheda – a toddler haven
As our daughter has started to grow, we’ve been looking for things for her to do that are safe, fun, and allow her to use up all the energy that seeps from very bones. (Where […]
The Siege of Jadotville – much more than Jamie Dornan loveliness
Ah Jamie. Jamie, Jamie, Jamie. I’ll admit I didn’t pay much attention to your sex God prowess before. This was because I have a fear of badly written books and from all accounts the literatzi […]
And from deflation comes hope – some news
It’s 4.30am. I’ve just made a cup of tea with Robert Roberts luxury tea bags. I’ve broken out the emergency chocolate supply (Carmello, mmm). And I can’t sleep. Because I’m celebrating. Things have been moving […]
A Date For Mad Mary – a Drogheda girl reviews
There are advantages to being from a small town. Ok, it’s a pretty big town. Actually it’s the biggest town in Ireland. But never mind that. It still feels like a small town. As in, […]
How I Write – Joan Brady
Joan Brady is a freelance writer and has worked across Irish media in print and radio. Her first novel The Cinderella Reflex is published by Poolbeg. How important has writing been in your life? When […]
Five Maternity Coats to keep you warm this Autumn and Winter
On my last pregnancy, I had a summer baby so I spent months trying to find flowy tops and skirts and anything that would wrap around the bump but not SWELTER me. This time round […]
Carmel Harrington pre-launch and book giveaway
It’s been a while since I was at a book event thanks to the bump making itself known via a tortuous medium called morning sickness. So I was only delighted to be invited to a […]
How I Write – E.M. Reapy
EM Reapy is a writer and tutor from County Mayo, Ireland. She was featured in The Long Gaze Back: An Anthology of Irish Women Writers and released her debut novel Red Dirt, published by Head […]
The alternative girl’s guide to festival fashion
When I told one of my online friends (cos they’re a thing, right?) that I was heading off to Glastonbury this year she said I hoped I wasn’t bringing my flower crown with me. We […]
Perfect family day out – a visit to Newgrange Farm
Last year we held a birthday party in our house to mark the babog turning one. It had been a long year. We’d gone through a lot in those months. Nothing bad had happened – […]
Nine things you’ll find yourself saying during Netflix’s Stranger Things
We are such bandwagon hoppers. If everyone’s watching it, well then so are we. If you have Netflix you’ll know that they pump out the epic series like there’s no tomorrow. And sometimes some series […]
How I Write – Adrian White
Adrian White is the author of two novels published by Penguin Books and his most recent novel Dancing to the End of Love is published by Black & White Publishing. He is a former book […]