At first glance, this pencil drawing presents a whimsical yet imposing fortress; a fantastical city of towers rising from rocky ground, each turret and spire vying for attention. But as with all good fantasy art, the details tell a much bigger story. What’s Inside the Image? Artistic Influences & Style What Does It Speak To?…
“A Cold Wind From The Lake: New and Selected Poems,” by Kevin McManus was published in early 2025. The book is structured thematically by season, moving from January-February through to November-December, with each section containing multiple poems. The verses frequently explore Irish landscapes and cultural touchstones, reflecting on themes of loss, memory, nature, the passage of time, and…
“A Legal Provocation Wrapped in Medical Rhetoric” In this book, ‘Oxygenation is the Solution’, Brian Lynch pulls no punches when it comes to the legal obligations of medical professionals—particularly around informed consent. From the outset, he positions this book not just as a medical proposition but as a legal brief, built on the foundations of…
Wow! We’ve just had another read of Jack Waddington’s latest book draft; a grief-soaked, darkly humorous, and brutally honest portrait of sibling love and loss — told through a series of raw, confessional letters to a deceased younger brother, Sam. And, it is powerful! Sam had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a degenerative condition that robbed him…
The publishing industry has long been associated with deforestation and environmental degradation, two very negative things. Yet, as climate change intensifies and readers grow more environmentally conscious, publishers are facing increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices (we instituted a position in our company of ‘sustainability and environment lead’). One of the most direct and ethical…
This week, the Camogie Association (rightly) granted players their long-desired right to select between skorts and shorts after a century of tradition and one month of escalating tension. The Special Congress at Croke Park on May 22nd, 2025 witnessed delegates vote 98% in favour of permitting players to select between skorts and shorts for matches…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE| Galway/Dublin, Ireland | May 2025 A Mesmerising Global Fantasy Debut: ‘The Spirit Dragon’s Keeper’ Ignites the Polar Saga We’re thrilled to announce the international release of ‘The Spirit Dragon’s Keeper’, the breathtaking first book in The Polar Saga by Swedish author, Catarina Lilliehöök now based in Switzerland. Blending the Arctic mysticism of…
The Collection, ‘Going Home to Wyoming’ by John Ennis is a retrospective of the poet’s work published between 2000 and 2019, complementing an earlier selection. The book is thematically rather than chronologically organised, exploring concepts of home, displacement, and human rights violations through various poems that reference Irish folklore, classical literature, and contemporary events. It…
Wow—this book took me by surprise in the best way. The Spirit Dragon’s Keeper is a beautifully written, emotionally grounded fantasy that feels both deeply mythical and fiercely human. It follows Mila, a Sámi girl who’s kidnapped and brought to a Chinese temple under mysterious circumstances. What follows is part survival story, part spiritual journey, and part…
Descubre “La Luz de Erica: Un Viaje de Amabilidad” escrito por Eric McNamara Conoce a Erica,a una niña valiente que poseía un corazón generoso y una misión encantadora mientras explora bosques mágicos.En su trayectotia,Erica descubre la profunda conexión entre la empatía, el duelo y la sanación.Este libro es una lectura reconfortante para los jóvenes que…