Welcome to my author website!
I'm an Irish-born author (County Mayo) who now lives and writes in coastal Massachusetts. In these web pages, I hope you read some thought or line that builds a bridge between you and me, between your life and mine.
Get some support for your writing journey in my free writers tips. Or check out my list of virtual and in-person creative and wellness-writing workshops.
Oh! And while you’re here, take a look at my latest book, “Trespassers and Other Stories.” “Trespassers” is a collection of transatlantic short fiction. It’s forthcoming in March 2025 and is currently available for pre-order.
Creative Writing Workshops and Free Tips for Writers
Creative Writing Classes in Personal Essay, Fiction, Short Memoir
Carefully prepared workshops in greater Boston and New England; Virtual Classes in U.S., Europe, Canada. Virtual, hybrid or in-person classes in Ireland.
Writing for Wellbeing
Virtual or in-person workshops and retreats for employee development, wellness, recovery, lunch `n learn sessions and healthcare provider groups.
Tips for Writers
Have the winter holidays or a busy 2024 taken you away from writing?
This January, make yourself a New Year’s resolution. Promise to write for 15 minutes, three times per week. Find the place, time and setting that work best for you. Start small. Build your habit. Give yourself some small rewards.
Most important: In 2025 and beyond, keep telling yourself that you deserve to write. Because you do. And because your New Year writing resolution starts and ends with that (deserving).