Poetry Challenge- month 11
I got the word ‘shattered’ and couldn’t stop writing. This poem clawed its way out from under my skin like it had to escape.

Some people look at the ocean before a Nor’easter, see storm clouds on the horizon, and think there is something ominous approaching.

Ever just sit in the car and breathe? I’m sitting here, listening to the rain and some peaceful music.
My grandmother is 104 and she is not doing well. I’m about to go in and see her and I want to tell her something good.

Writing life reality check: Sometimes the best ideas come when you’ve got nowhere to write them down. Lately Máiréad keeps surprising me with plot twists. Anyone else have a selkie queen living rent-free in their head? 🌊👑 #amwriting #yawriter #irishfantasy

Not just an author, also a history teacher.

When you see your history in a museum…it’s pretty amazing. Even if it’s a reminder that your family didn’t have it easy back in the day, it’s also a reminder of how you persevered and what you’ve overcome.

#representationmatters #historyisimportant

Read an excerpt from Máiréad, The Selkie Queen (the cats are actually a really great audience) this morning when I woke up just to see how it sounded.

#BookSky #YAFantasy #IrishMythology