Fainne J. Firmin's Blog

The Walls Fall Down has fallen into bookstores. After what feels like a lifetime, it’s October 8, and that means The Walls Fall Down is here. The past few months leading up until this book release have been interesting for me (there’s been stuff happening behind the scenes), and at times I felt like I’d… Continue reading Trip into the Trojan War

Once upon a time, there was a teenager on a trip with her parents, visiting the Smithsonian. For some reason while exploring the rock and mineral displays, an idea struck her, and she started tapping away in the notes app of her IPod Touch. The rambling Note would then become the very beginning of the… Continue reading The Walls Fall Down Announcement

As the weather warms and the snow melts, it’s time for new beginnings, and what better way to get that than with some new books? I’m coming up on almost one year since moving to the other side of the country, and I definitely need some escapism to help deal with the fact this winter… Continue reading 5 Books to Read | Spring 2024

The Stag and the Horse has arrived. Earlier this week, it happened: The Stag and the Horse passed through its pre-order phase and was released. You can get it here. If I were to try and describe my feelings on it, it would probably end up just being a long, rambling mess, as the feelings… Continue reading Ride Off to a Prehistoric Past

Big, big news! The Stag and the Horse, the first in the Chant of the Flooded series, is finally coming out! If you want all the details about the story, I suggest you scoot on over here, to the series’ webpage. Long story short: it’s a prehistoric novella series, following a large cast of characters… Continue reading The Stag and the Horse Announcement

With the snow melting, the grass turning green, and some flowers finally poking out from their bulbs, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a new book out in the sunshine! I, for one, plan on busting out the deck chair very soon. The Other Side of the Sky/Beyond the End of the World This duology… Continue reading 5 Books to Read | Spring 2023

A few of you may have noticed an icon in the social media bar. An icon not normally seen alongside links to Twitter and Instagram. That would be a link to a Patreon account I set up. I will be up front with you: I am one of those people living paycheck to paycheck. I… Continue reading Patreon Launch

Once, years ago, I had a blog elsewhere. It doubled as my website, while also having an actual, separate website (that I never updated). They still exist, technically, but it’s been ages since they’ve been given any attention. I’d rather leave them buried in the past. It was foolish of my younger self to separate… Continue reading A Fresh Start

I highly suspect this will only be part one, as my trip is only half over. But already quite a few things that I find noteworthy have happened.

So I've gone to Cardiff for a few days, and so far the weather as been absolutely gorgeous. Cardiff really is a beautiful city.

My first little noteworthy thing isn't very exciting. I went out to dinner the other day, and I happened to sit near a person who I believe was a food critic. The only reason I payed him any attention was because, upon sitting...

... to your wallet.

As I was free of classes this past week, I decided to take a trip to Paris. All alone. Terrifying but fun.

Day one: the Louvre and the Eiffel tower. Not much outside of that. I don't think I can say any more on them that hasn't been said. Didn't go up the tower, though. I don't like heights.

Day two: Versailles and by the gods was it perfect for it. Super warm and sunny, which was ideal for roaming the gardens. I didn't quite get to see everything, as it was way to big for th...