http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:52:39 +0000 MyBB http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=431 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:53:35 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=431
"if you or anyone you know are interested in renting a gorgeous apartment in the heart of the country to write, whether it be for a week, or a few weeks, just give me a shout. There is a fab little spot in the heart of Co Wicklow, which is within walking distance of a magnificent golf course and amazing walks through the woods. I am in charge of the letting so please contact me if you're interested as I will be filling up the calendar for it from May on, please God, so if you know anyone who might fancy a quiet retreat in lovely countryside to shoot away to for some heads down writing, or just a few days away from it all for some serious R&R do get in touch asap."]]>
"if you or anyone you know are interested in renting a gorgeous apartment in the heart of the country to write, whether it be for a week, or a few weeks, just give me a shout. There is a fab little spot in the heart of Co Wicklow, which is within walking distance of a magnificent golf course and amazing walks through the woods. I am in charge of the letting so please contact me if you're interested as I will be filling up the calendar for it from May on, please God, so if you know anyone who might fancy a quiet retreat in lovely countryside to shoot away to for some heads down writing, or just a few days away from it all for some serious R&R do get in touch asap."]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=428 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:25:04 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=428
But that has changed. I picked up SYBG and from the first page I was hooked. YES at last a book with a good dose of humor, a believable heroine and a good load of characters. It read like a BBC, girly rom-com, I could just imagine this being on telly. It takes place in 'Little Hollywood' the nick-name for a small town in the north of Ireland and centers around the drama group if the town. The characters big and samall are just fabulous and are painted in full color regardless of their importance.

The main couple are Erin and Tatlor. She has a weekly programme on the tv and is a celeb in her own right. Taylor is an up coming actor who gets the chance of a lifetime to work on a film in real Hollywood. And because of this he can't take part in this years drama/play. But their main worry is, will their love survive?? The drama group worry if they can pull in the public for their show.

And then enters a handsome stranger from France and causes hearts to flutter and tounges to wag of the ladies of all ages. I even found myself falling for him, hmm. Didn't want the book to end.

I really loved this light hearted read and it gave me a good many laughs. And I also must say I found it better than Playing the Field]]>
But that has changed. I picked up SYBG and from the first page I was hooked. YES at last a book with a good dose of humor, a believable heroine and a good load of characters. It read like a BBC, girly rom-com, I could just imagine this being on telly. It takes place in 'Little Hollywood' the nick-name for a small town in the north of Ireland and centers around the drama group if the town. The characters big and samall are just fabulous and are painted in full color regardless of their importance.

The main couple are Erin and Tatlor. She has a weekly programme on the tv and is a celeb in her own right. Taylor is an up coming actor who gets the chance of a lifetime to work on a film in real Hollywood. And because of this he can't take part in this years drama/play. But their main worry is, will their love survive?? The drama group worry if they can pull in the public for their show.

And then enters a handsome stranger from France and causes hearts to flutter and tounges to wag of the ladies of all ages. I even found myself falling for him, hmm. Didn't want the book to end.

I really loved this light hearted read and it gave me a good many laughs. And I also must say I found it better than Playing the Field]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=427 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:44:03 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=427 Thank you all for being such great friends who never hesitate to listen to my gripes, laugh with me and share their time with me.
Luv and hugs and here's to a really bonza 2011.

P.S. bonza is an Aussie word not often used these days, but my Dad loved it and used it often when describing something beyond great or fantastic. xx]]> Thank you all for being such great friends who never hesitate to listen to my gripes, laugh with me and share their time with me.
Luv and hugs and here's to a really bonza 2011.

P.S. bonza is an Aussie word not often used these days, but my Dad loved it and used it often when describing something beyond great or fantastic. xx]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=426 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 03:16:14 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=426 Take care xxx]]> Take care xxx]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=425 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:18:06 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=425 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=424 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 21:44:48 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=424 Delighted to announce that my fourth novel, Love Is The Reason, is due out next week...and it is chosen as Tesco Book of The Week for December 27th. I can't wait to see it sitting pretty on the shelf.

For a little taste of the story, keep reading:


Set in three locations - Crosshaven, Manhattan and Florida - the author tackles the thorny subjects of a suspicious house fire, lapsed insurance, explosive property deals and dangerous liaisons.


LOVE IS THE REASON (blurb)
Lucy Leonard’s life is devastated when a house fire destroys a lifetime of memories. The Garda upgrade the case to arson, concentrating their investigation very close to home. They suspect her husband Danny was involved in an insurance scam. Meanwhile, a terrified Lucy is concealing the fact she hadn’t renewed the insurance premium.
Who can she turn to? Her son Matt is living his own nightmare. Starting a new life in New York, within a few days his girlfriend disappears and he’s combing the streets of Manhattan, his search for his lover uncovering a past he’d known nothing about.
Carol Black is Lucy’s friend and neighbour. The Blacks have been living the high life. Then, signing a property deal in Florida, Eric Black’s greed finally pushes his grasp on solvency over the edge and he leaves Carol high and dry, struggling to keep a roof over her head.
The investigation into the fire is ongoing as both families’ futures hang in the balance. But Fate is saving its cruellest blows till last . . .


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  LOVE IS THE REASON - PRESS.jpg (Size: 305.57 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> Delighted to announce that my fourth novel, Love Is The Reason, is due out next week...and it is chosen as Tesco Book of The Week for December 27th. I can't wait to see it sitting pretty on the shelf.

For a little taste of the story, keep reading:


Set in three locations - Crosshaven, Manhattan and Florida - the author tackles the thorny subjects of a suspicious house fire, lapsed insurance, explosive property deals and dangerous liaisons.


LOVE IS THE REASON (blurb)
Lucy Leonard’s life is devastated when a house fire destroys a lifetime of memories. The Garda upgrade the case to arson, concentrating their investigation very close to home. They suspect her husband Danny was involved in an insurance scam. Meanwhile, a terrified Lucy is concealing the fact she hadn’t renewed the insurance premium.
Who can she turn to? Her son Matt is living his own nightmare. Starting a new life in New York, within a few days his girlfriend disappears and he’s combing the streets of Manhattan, his search for his lover uncovering a past he’d known nothing about.
Carol Black is Lucy’s friend and neighbour. The Blacks have been living the high life. Then, signing a property deal in Florida, Eric Black’s greed finally pushes his grasp on solvency over the edge and he leaves Carol high and dry, struggling to keep a roof over her head.
The investigation into the fire is ongoing as both families’ futures hang in the balance. But Fate is saving its cruellest blows till last . . .


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  LOVE IS THE REASON - PRESS.jpg (Size: 305.57 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=423 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 21:39:18 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=423
I'm delighted to announce that my fourth novel, Love Is The Reason, is due on the shelves Christmas week and top news is that it is Tesco's chosen book of the week for December 27th! I can't wait to see it on the shelves.

I've posted a synopsis below to whet your appetite...

Set in three locations - Crosshaven, Manhattan and Florida - this novel tackles the thorny subjects of a suspicious house fire, lapsed insurance, explosive property deals and dangerous liaisons.


LOVE IS THE REASON (blurb)
Lucy Leonard’s life is devastated when a house fire destroys a lifetime of memories. The Garda upgrade the case to arson, concentrating their investigation very close to home. They suspect her husband Danny was involved in an insurance scam. Meanwhile, a terrified Lucy is concealing the fact she hadn’t renewed the insurance premium.
Who can she turn to? Her son Matt is living his own nightmare. Starting a new life in New York, within a few days his girlfriend disappears and he’s combing the streets of Manhattan, his search for his lover uncovering a past he’d known nothing about.
Carol Black is Lucy’s friend and neighbour. The Blacks have been living the high life. Then, signing a property deal in Florida, Eric Black’s greed finally pushes his grasp on solvency over the edge and he leaves Carol high and dry, struggling to keep a roof over her head.
The investigation into the fire is ongoing as both families’ futures hang in the balance. But Fate is saving its cruellest blows till last . . .
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I'm delighted to announce that my fourth novel, Love Is The Reason, is due on the shelves Christmas week and top news is that it is Tesco's chosen book of the week for December 27th! I can't wait to see it on the shelves.

I've posted a synopsis below to whet your appetite...

Set in three locations - Crosshaven, Manhattan and Florida - this novel tackles the thorny subjects of a suspicious house fire, lapsed insurance, explosive property deals and dangerous liaisons.


LOVE IS THE REASON (blurb)
Lucy Leonard’s life is devastated when a house fire destroys a lifetime of memories. The Garda upgrade the case to arson, concentrating their investigation very close to home. They suspect her husband Danny was involved in an insurance scam. Meanwhile, a terrified Lucy is concealing the fact she hadn’t renewed the insurance premium.
Who can she turn to? Her son Matt is living his own nightmare. Starting a new life in New York, within a few days his girlfriend disappears and he’s combing the streets of Manhattan, his search for his lover uncovering a past he’d known nothing about.
Carol Black is Lucy’s friend and neighbour. The Blacks have been living the high life. Then, signing a property deal in Florida, Eric Black’s greed finally pushes his grasp on solvency over the edge and he leaves Carol high and dry, struggling to keep a roof over her head.
The investigation into the fire is ongoing as both families’ futures hang in the balance. But Fate is saving its cruellest blows till last . . .
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  LOVE IS THE REASON - PRESS.jpg (Size: 305.57 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=422 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:32:25 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=422
But which e-reader is the best? Amazon has the Kindle, but can you download from other sites on to it? Sony has a nice one too, not cheap. Can you download books from the States in other countries, what are the restrictions?

If anyone has any information on them please let me know, even just an opinion, thanks]]>
But which e-reader is the best? Amazon has the Kindle, but can you download from other sites on to it? Sony has a nice one too, not cheap. Can you download books from the States in other countries, what are the restrictions?

If anyone has any information on them please let me know, even just an opinion, thanks]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=421 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 05:28:43 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=421 What is everyone elses opinion?]]> What is everyone elses opinion?]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=420 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:33:06 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=420
Looking forward to it girls!]]>
Looking forward to it girls!]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=419 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 01:49:03 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=419 Last night we were at work and she made one of those comments and I'm so cranky about it.
Andrew and I are buying a house - we were going to build but can't get enough of a deposit for it due to his X being a bitch (long story)- so we are going to buy a house with a smaller mortgage. Anyway the house we are renting is up for sale and we are thinking of putting an offer in for it and redoing the kitchen, new carpet, paint etc. So it has this wooden railing at the front across the verandah. I was at work last night and was telling her how we had a guy in to get a quote on the kitchen and the convo went like this:
Her ' So are you going to take out that wooden bit at the front?'
Me ' I don't know, haven't really thought about it'
Her ' Bahahah do u like it?' said in a very caustic way.
Me ' Hahaha why?' said with steel in my voice.
Her ' Because it just makes the house look so dated and old. Shan (her hubby) asked what your house looked like the other day and I told him about that wooden bit and said it gives the house a real 80's look'
Me ' Well I haven't really thought about it, we'll prob only be there for 6 yrs anyway'
Then another staff member asked me something, I think hoping to diffuse the situation. So I barely spoke to this girl for the rest of the night because I was so cranky and hurt by what she said.
Would you girls feel the same way or am I making too much out of it? It's not the first time she has said things like that either.]]> Last night we were at work and she made one of those comments and I'm so cranky about it.
Andrew and I are buying a house - we were going to build but can't get enough of a deposit for it due to his X being a bitch (long story)- so we are going to buy a house with a smaller mortgage. Anyway the house we are renting is up for sale and we are thinking of putting an offer in for it and redoing the kitchen, new carpet, paint etc. So it has this wooden railing at the front across the verandah. I was at work last night and was telling her how we had a guy in to get a quote on the kitchen and the convo went like this:
Her ' So are you going to take out that wooden bit at the front?'
Me ' I don't know, haven't really thought about it'
Her ' Bahahah do u like it?' said in a very caustic way.
Me ' Hahaha why?' said with steel in my voice.
Her ' Because it just makes the house look so dated and old. Shan (her hubby) asked what your house looked like the other day and I told him about that wooden bit and said it gives the house a real 80's look'
Me ' Well I haven't really thought about it, we'll prob only be there for 6 yrs anyway'
Then another staff member asked me something, I think hoping to diffuse the situation. So I barely spoke to this girl for the rest of the night because I was so cranky and hurt by what she said.
Would you girls feel the same way or am I making too much out of it? It's not the first time she has said things like that either.]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=417 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:41:39 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=417
http://www.suspensemagazine.com/contest.html]]>
http://www.suspensemagazine.com/contest.html]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=415 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:26:01 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=415 This book starts with Steffi- vegan chef working in New York, always picks the wrong guys and goes from job to job. She ends her relationship and gets the chance to move to a small country town which is nearer her sister.
Callie - Steffi's older sister, photographer, mother of 2 and a fantastic relationship with her husband, Reece.
Lila - Callies best friend from childhood, basically a sister to the girls, wonderful boyfriend Ed
Honor - Steffi and Callie's mum, divorced from their father 30 yrs ago, bit of a free spirit.
All the characters in this book are loveable and all have their own stories to tell. They all come together when Callie becomes ill and find themselves in roles they never thought they'd be playing.
A times I thought this book took a while to get to the main story and I did wonder what the relevance of some of the sub plots were but it all tied in at the end even if it was a bit predictable.
This is a very emotional story (yes i did shed a tear or two) but I would definately recommend it - just remember to keep the tissues handy.]]> This book starts with Steffi- vegan chef working in New York, always picks the wrong guys and goes from job to job. She ends her relationship and gets the chance to move to a small country town which is nearer her sister.
Callie - Steffi's older sister, photographer, mother of 2 and a fantastic relationship with her husband, Reece.
Lila - Callies best friend from childhood, basically a sister to the girls, wonderful boyfriend Ed
Honor - Steffi and Callie's mum, divorced from their father 30 yrs ago, bit of a free spirit.
All the characters in this book are loveable and all have their own stories to tell. They all come together when Callie becomes ill and find themselves in roles they never thought they'd be playing.
A times I thought this book took a while to get to the main story and I did wonder what the relevance of some of the sub plots were but it all tied in at the end even if it was a bit predictable.
This is a very emotional story (yes i did shed a tear or two) but I would definately recommend it - just remember to keep the tissues handy.]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=414 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:35:12 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=414 Happy birthday Angela. I hope you have a wonderful day and party with your family and friends. Wish I was there to have a drink or two with you, but am thinking of you anyway.
Luv and hugs, Jo. xxx]]> Happy birthday Angela. I hope you have a wonderful day and party with your family and friends. Wish I was there to have a drink or two with you, but am thinking of you anyway.
Luv and hugs, Jo. xxx]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=413 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:59:16 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=413
after some time
ive finally made up my mind
she is the girl
and i really want to make her mine
im searching everywhere to find her again
to tell her i love her
and im sorry about the things ive done
i find her standing in front of the church
the only place in town where i didnt search
she looks so happy in her wedding dress
but shes crying while shes saying this
chorus:
bye, ive missed your kisses all the time
but this is twentyfive minutes too late
its too late
though you travelled so far
bye, im sorry you are twentyfive minutes too late
against the wind
im going home again
wishing me back
to the time when we were more than friends
but still i see her in front of the church
the only place in town where i didnt search
she looked so happy in her wedding dress
but she cried while she was saying this
out in the streets
place where hungry hearts have nothing to eat
inside my head still i can hear words she said
i can still hear her say]]>
after some time
ive finally made up my mind
she is the girl
and i really want to make her mine
im searching everywhere to find her again
to tell her i love her
and im sorry about the things ive done
i find her standing in front of the church
the only place in town where i didnt search
she looks so happy in her wedding dress
but shes crying while shes saying this
chorus:
bye, ive missed your kisses all the time
but this is twentyfive minutes too late
its too late
though you travelled so far
bye, im sorry you are twentyfive minutes too late
against the wind
im going home again
wishing me back
to the time when we were more than friends
but still i see her in front of the church
the only place in town where i didnt search
she looked so happy in her wedding dress
but she cried while she was saying this
out in the streets
place where hungry hearts have nothing to eat
inside my head still i can hear words she said
i can still hear her say]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=411 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:46:02 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=411 the 98-year-old Mother Superior lay dying.

The nuns gathered around her bed
trying to make her last journey comfortable.

They tried giving her warm milk to drink
but she refused it.

One of the nuns took the glass
back to the kitchen.

Then, remembering a bottle of Irish Whiskey
that had been received as a gift
the previous Christmas,
she opened it and poured a generous amount
into the warm milk.

Back at Mother Superior's bed,
they held the glass to her lips.

The frail nun drank a little,
then a little more and before they knew it,
she had finished the whole glass down to the last drop.

As her eyes brightened,
the nuns thought it would be a good opportunity
to have one last talk with their spiritual leader.

"Mother," the nuns asked earnestly,
"Please give us some of your wisdom
before you leave us."

She raised herself up in bed on one elbow,
looked at them and said:

"Don't sell that cow."]]> the 98-year-old Mother Superior lay dying.

The nuns gathered around her bed
trying to make her last journey comfortable.

They tried giving her warm milk to drink
but she refused it.

One of the nuns took the glass
back to the kitchen.

Then, remembering a bottle of Irish Whiskey
that had been received as a gift
the previous Christmas,
she opened it and poured a generous amount
into the warm milk.

Back at Mother Superior's bed,
they held the glass to her lips.

The frail nun drank a little,
then a little more and before they knew it,
she had finished the whole glass down to the last drop.

As her eyes brightened,
the nuns thought it would be a good opportunity
to have one last talk with their spiritual leader.

"Mother," the nuns asked earnestly,
"Please give us some of your wisdom
before you leave us."

She raised herself up in bed on one elbow,
looked at them and said:

"Don't sell that cow."]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=410 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:22:22 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=410 Studying English & Sociology with Politics. Psychology is the dream! Lately, am thinking about writing a book, have jotted down some ideas etc so we'll see where it takes me. LOVE reading books, would be lost without a good book!

Looking forward to chatting with you all ]]> Studying English & Sociology with Politics. Psychology is the dream! Lately, am thinking about writing a book, have jotted down some ideas etc so we'll see where it takes me. LOVE reading books, would be lost without a good book!

Looking forward to chatting with you all ]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=409 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:32:53 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=409



She was standing in the kitchen, preparing our usual

Soft-boiled eggs and toast for breakfast, wearing only

The 'T' shirt that she normally slept in.

As I walked in, almost awake, she turned to me and said

Softly," You've got to make love to me this very moment!"

My eyes lit up and I thought, "I am either still dreaming

Or this is going to be my lucky day!"

Not wanting to lose the moment, I embraced her and then

Gave it my all; right there on the kitchen, table.

Afterwards she said, "Thanks," and returned to the stove,

Her T-shirt still around her neck.

Happy, but a little puzzled, I asked, "What was that all about?"

She explained, "The egg timer's broken."]]>



She was standing in the kitchen, preparing our usual

Soft-boiled eggs and toast for breakfast, wearing only

The 'T' shirt that she normally slept in.

As I walked in, almost awake, she turned to me and said

Softly," You've got to make love to me this very moment!"

My eyes lit up and I thought, "I am either still dreaming

Or this is going to be my lucky day!"

Not wanting to lose the moment, I embraced her and then

Gave it my all; right there on the kitchen, table.

Afterwards she said, "Thanks," and returned to the stove,

Her T-shirt still around her neck.

Happy, but a little puzzled, I asked, "What was that all about?"

She explained, "The egg timer's broken."]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=408 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:54:33 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=408
His father said he'd make a deal: 'You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut. Then we'll talk about the car.'

The boy thought about that for a moment, decided he'd settle for the offer, and they agreed on it.

After about six weeks his father said, 'Son, you've brought your grades up and I've observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I'm disappointed you haven't had your hair cut.

The boy said, 'You know, Dad, I've been thinking about that, and I've noticed in my studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long hair...and there's even strong
evidence that Jesus had long hair.'


---- his father replied, 'Did you also notice they all walked everywhere they went?]]>
His father said he'd make a deal: 'You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut. Then we'll talk about the car.'

The boy thought about that for a moment, decided he'd settle for the offer, and they agreed on it.

After about six weeks his father said, 'Son, you've brought your grades up and I've observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I'm disappointed you haven't had your hair cut.

The boy said, 'You know, Dad, I've been thinking about that, and I've noticed in my studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long hair...and there's even strong
evidence that Jesus had long hair.'


---- his father replied, 'Did you also notice they all walked everywhere they went?]]> http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=407 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:52:18 +0000 http://writeon-irishgirls.info/forum/showthread.php?tid=407