Welcome to my author website!
I’m an Irish writer living in New England, USA. In these website pages, I hope you can join the chat about (a) Writing and (b) Helping each other to write our stories.
A Few Tidbits …
For a close-up look at who I am and why I write, enjoy a few things:
My recently published essay, Writing for Our Lives at The Mindful Word.
For an insight into my writing process and motivations, take a peek at Retreating from Our Known World, published by The Wisdom Daily.
Or listen to my latest podcast interview at Stories and Stanza. Lots more interviews here.
Some Goodies for You …
Enjoy some insider writers’ tips and guidelines in my free writers’ resources.
Check out my virtual and in-person creative and wellness-writing workshops.
Find my latest book, Trespassers & Other Stories (set in Ireland and coastal Massachusetts)
Select Trespassers for your Autumn 2026 book club. If you choose “Trespassers,” for your next group read, let’s set up an author visit—either in person (depending on location) or on Zoom! As a lifelong reader, I love chatting about stories and writing. Contact me.
“I could actually smell the ocean while reading these stories.”
“An intriguing array of short stories, highlighting a range of Irish women, whether living in Ireland or Boston.”
Creative Writing Workshops and Free Tips for Writers
Creative Writing Classes in Personal Essay, Fiction, Short Memoir
Carefully prepared workshops from a trained teacher and widely published author. Available in North Shore of Boston, Boston and throughout New England. Virtual Classes in U.S., Ireland and Canada.
Writing for Your Wellbeing (Expressive Writing)
Virtual or in-person workshops and retreats for employee development, wellness, recovery, lunch `n learn sessions and healthcare provider groups.
Tips and Resources for Writers
Enjoy free tips on many 21st-century writing topics. These include writing with a day job; setting up and keeping a writing schedule; how to write in a coffee shop; how to write about tough topics and much more.
How much can we tell about friends and family when writing nonfiction or personal essays?
As a creative writing teacher, students sometimes ask about writing a personal essay without bashing or trashing the real-life characters (family, friends, employers, ex partners) therein.