Funny, when I started doing a bit of writing I harboured – like most beginners – a hope that one day I’d hold a book with my name on the front. Today I went live on Amazon Kindle with my seventh.
It was only reading it over for the very last time I realised I had written a YA novel. I don’t aim my books at anyone in particular but it’s clear to me that, if this one has an audience, it will be young adults. Again a young female protagonist with not one, but two separate quests.
Those of you who have read my recent Family Lines posts will soon realise that much of the story is set in Dunmanway, West Cork. Indeed the cottage named ‘Coolbawn’ in the story and its present and former inhabitants bear a passing resemblance to Tonafora and my father’s family. Beyond that it is fiction, and a bit of fantasy fiction at that.
It’s available at Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.com or indeed at your regional store. Paperback follows.
Will there be a Book 8? Probably, but the muse has yet to arrive in that respect so it might be some time.
Browsing the Atlas said:
This is fantastic, Roy! I love the cover. Grabs me right away. Can’t wait to read it.
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Roy McCarthy said:
Hi Juliann and thank you. My cover people always do a great job – it’s like they’re mind readers.
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socialbridge said:
Congrats, Roy. Gorgeous cover and I am sure there will be and 8th and 9th ….
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Roy McCarthy said:
Thanks so much Jean. The cover image was just right for the book, right down to Michael’s old bike 🙂
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Jill Weatherholt said:
Congratulations, Roy! Wow…seven, that’s terrific. I’m loving that cover. I’ll certainly being adding this to my ever growing list of reads. I think you need to make a video tour or your town, with music, to celebrate. I miss them!
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Roy McCarthy said:
Thank you Jill, good to have your support as always. Yes I might start doing some regular Jersey posts again in 2017.
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Carrie Rubin said:
Congrats again! Love the cover!
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Roy McCarthy said:
Thank you Carrie for your support, retweets etc. Yes I’m lucky with my cover people, I’d recommend them to anyone.
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jennypellett said:
Yes, me too – that cover is a winner- congratulations!
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Roy McCarthy said:
Hello Jenny and thank you. Yes, even if the writing is rubbish I can always point to a good cover 🙂
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ihatemoneylaundering said:
Many congratulations, Roy – a seventh is quite something! And I’m sure the muse will be back.
Best wishes from Susan
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Roy McCarthy said:
Thank you Susan. I might have a shot at something completely different – different genre, non-fiction, something will appeal I’m sure.
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chattykerry said:
Wonderful! Many congratulations and I wish you great success.
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Roy McCarthy said:
Thanks so much Kerry 🙂
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chattykerry said:
☘All the luck of the Irish to you.
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diannegray said:
Well done Roy – I’m looking forward to reading it xxxx
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Roy McCarthy said:
Hello Dianne and thanks for your support. I think you’ve had more influence than most over the way I shape my stories, maybe use a bit of fantasy along the way (to be used lightly I always think). Now I must use the holiday break to start shaping another project.
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diannegray said:
Thank you so much Roy – I’m very flattered xxxx
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Jane Fritz said:
Seventh book. Wow, Roy, I stand in awe. As usual, I look forward to a good read. This sounds like yet another genre for you. And I love that you have “cover people”!
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Roy McCarthy said:
Thank you Jane 🙂 I’m quite pleased with this effort. Design for Writers (a very small outfit) do a great job in mind-reading, at a reasonable price.
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Andrea Stephenson said:
Roy you put many of us to shame with your productivity! It sounds great and I love the cover too.
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Roy McCarthy said:
Thank you Andrea. Funny, I don’t feel that productive but seven isn’t too bad.
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candidkay said:
You are prolific! You amaze me with the ideas in a constant flow:). Congrats on #7! This one sounds intriguing.
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Roy McCarthy said:
Thank you Kristine 🙂 This one took a little time coming together. It didn’t always flow so well but it eventually closed out quite pleasingly.
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bruce thomas witzel said:
Congratulations Roy… and best of the holiday season.
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Roy McCarthy said:
Thank you Bruce and festive greetings to both of you.
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Britt Skrabanek said:
Dang, Roy! You are killing it. I can’t keep up with YOU…on the writing or reading front! I need to catch up on your books, and this looks like a good one for me. Being a “young adult” and all. Kidding! 😉
Many congrats! Still putting along with this fourth one, but it should be out this spring.
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Roy McCarthy said:
Thanks for all your support Britt, and for the big retweet 🙂 Yes I enjoyed writing this one though I had to work hard to pull the ending together.
Don’t rush your fourth book – I expect it to be at least as classy as its predecessors.
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