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Book Review: Panenka, by Rónán Hession

"Panenka" is one of those novels that I think everyone will be able to relate to in some way; the characters are ordinary people with the same everyday concerns as everyone else. This novel is centered around the life of the main character, Joseph, an ex-footballer, who has become known as Panenka after an event that happened years before but which has followed him and taunted him ever since. When we meet Panenka we find out that he has a secret that he has kept from his family, and as the novel progresses it becomes harder for him to keep it. We learn all about his life and meet his friends, his daughter and grandson, as well as his new romantic interest. The story is told well, in an introspective way that enables the reader to understand what each of the characters is thinking and feeling. All the players in this story are expertly crafted and could be real people. This author understands human nature and can bring characters to life in such a way that you begin to believe in them and sympathise with them. It contains many snippets of wisdom that make you stop and think; the hallmark of a classic book.

"Panenka" delves into the lives of the characters offering insightful commentary about grief, regret, relationships, love, loss, and more. I found myself feeling sad that the book was coming to an end.

This is the second book I have enjoyed by this talented author. His debut, Leonard and Hungry Paul is brilliant. I am looking forward to reading more of his books in the future.

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Published on June 21, 2021 11:26 • Tags: family, football, grief, novel, panenka, regret, relationships, ronan-hession

Release day! Turned to Stone

My latest short story, Turned to Stone , is now available to purchase on Amazon Kindle worldwide, for less than a cup of coffee. I hope you'll give it a try, and if you enjoy it, I'd love to read your review.

Turned to Stone is not only a story about a statue in a garden, it's also a story about long lost love, and in particular it's about how one woman's whole life was affected by an experience in her youth.

It's a mystery, a tragedy, and a love story.

Get your copy:

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turned-Stone...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Turned-Stone-M...

Turned to Stone is the latest in a series of short stories I have released this year.

You can also try, Masquerade: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2M162GC/r and The Gift: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gift-Maria-S... Both are also available for just £1/$1.

Thank you to everyone who has already purchased one of the stories. I will hopefully be releasing more stories soon.

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Published on August 24, 2022 13:16 • Tags: karma, lies, love-story, masquerade, mystery, new-release, psychological-thriller, regret, relationships, series, short-stories, the-gift, tragedy, turned-to-stone

Pre-order: Forever Blue

"Forever Blue" is the fifth story of seven from my Pieces of a Rainbow collection. It's now available to pre-order on Kindle at Amazon worldwide and will be released on 17 July 2023.

I've been publishing newly edited versions of each of the stories from Pieces of a Rainbow individually on Kindle this year.

"Forever Blue" has always been one of my personal favourites from the collection.

This story is about how there are things we never forget and that stay with us forever.