Stolen and Chosen The book reveals two primary ways human children are brought to Fairyland: they are either stolen by goblins or chosen by hobgoblins. Stolen children are taken by goblins who are not interested in the child’s name or history. They often target infants in cradles made of Elder wood, exploiting the tree’s “bad…
More from ‘The Chosen Child’ by Janet O’Leary (Book Hub Publishing, 2024). Understanding Peadar: A Boy Caught Between Worlds. Peadar is the central male character in the book, and his journey is deeply entwined with the world of Fairyland. He embodies a unique blend of ordinary human experiences and extraordinary encounters with the supernatural. Peadar’s…
Rusty the Fox Saves the Chickens by Joan Hardiman. 7th December 2024. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and anyone who loves a good story – welcome to the launch of Joan Hardiman’s latest masterpiece, Rusty the Fox Saves the Chickens! Today is a day for celebration: we’re here not only to unveil this delightful children’s book but…
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and dear friends, Good evening, and thank you for being here to celebrate the launch of Máirtín Óg McDonagh’s second book with us here at Book Hub Publishing; Difficult Conversations: Dialling Into Every Aspect of Your Life. We’re here not just to launch a book, but to ignite a movement—one that urges…
The Importance of Book Launches A book launch is an event that helps promote the new release of a book. It is a hugely important day for authors and publishers because it offers great publicity opportunities with the press, bookshops, and the local community. Here are some benefits of book launches: Promotion: A book launch…
Hi In the sometimes melancholic, post-christmas nostalgia, we might be filled with hope for a new year or perhaps we feel that we need to look after ourselves more, to change something, to feel whole, to bring more meaning into our lives. It’s all there for the taking. It’s at times like these, on the…
decreased from 2019, the total market value is estimated at €36 to 38 billion. With this worth, it’s no wonder many authors are trying to get their share of profits by writing new novels, books, and references. However, their sales highly depend on their success as a writer. We have, of course, seen best-selling authors like Stephen King and JK Rowling make millions of dollars from their books.
Chapter 1 Leo Laura Griffin wouldn’t hurt a fly. She really wouldn’t. She had an intense dislike of the gooey fly catcher that dangled menacingly from the kitchen ceiling. Despite several attempts to dislodge it with a sweeping brush, the thumb tack that secured the death trap in place, remained out of reach. As the…
IMBOLC Living in the Rhythm of Nature Fionn was the son of Uail, the chief of the Fianna of Ireland, one of the greatest and most feared armies on the land of Ireland at the time. His mother was the beautiful Muirne who named her son Fionn, but she did not raise her son herself…
Chapter 3All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.Edgar Allen Poe Under the moonlight, Moon Dancing flew between the shadows seeking the hidden pond in the forest. Considering the incredible experiences, the fairy had to decide if her choice to serve the White Knight Castle was best for her growth.…