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Maria McDonald Just finished 'When all is said' by Anne Griffin. Am amazing read…moreJust finished 'When all is said' by Anne Griffin. Am amazing read(less)
Maria McDonald Hi Lissa, I have to admit I am enjoying writing pure fiction. When writing Charlie Mac I was conscious that it was semi-biographical and that the back…moreHi Lissa, I have to admit I am enjoying writing pure fiction. When writing Charlie Mac I was conscious that it was semi-biographical and that the background historical events of the time were imperative to the story. Charlie Mac was written primarily for my family so that they could appreciate everything their great-grandparents went through during the partition of Ireland. Because of that, it was very factual at times and there was little opportunity for 'poetic license' so to speak.
With my latest endeavour, the characters are completely fictional and I am enjoying getting into their hearts and minds and bringing them to life. The working title is 'Riverdale House' and it is set in Belfast during the same time period as Charlie Mac but it is a completely different book. Writing pure fiction gives so much more scope to explore, to breathe life, and death, into your characters. My once fictitious character from Charlie Mac has now become real to me and I want to do her justice. (less)
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It’s the final weekend before Christmas. The shopping frenzy is well and truly underway. If you are still looking for that special gift, please consider the gift of a book. Drop into your local bookshop and browse. Ask the staff for recommendations. They will be happy to help.

I would like to thank the local independent bookshops who stock my books. I appreciate your support.

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