Parenting is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, but raising a teenager with additional needs and profound scoliosis introduces a unique set of joys and challenges. As a mum based in Galway on the west coast of Ireland, I’ve come to appreciate not only the resilience of my child but also the deep…
Máirtín Óg’s experience climbing Aconcagua with his son and friend illustrates what he means by the phrase “on the limit”. This concept is introduced in Chapter 2 of his book, titled “On the Limit”, where he explains that “finding the edge of your capabilities and knowing when to push forward or hold back is crucial.…
The author’s healing journey…Let’s have a deep dive into one of our forthcoming 2025 publications by Smaranda Maier MSc. Self-discovery led Smaranda to embrace her true self and live a more authentic life. Here are the key aspects of how this transformation unfolded for her: Choosing Self: A pivotal moment of self-discovery occurred when the…
We’re delighted to announce that Janet O’Leary’s ‘The Chosen Child’ will be available for purchase on our website from this afternoon onwards. What a lovely Christmas gift it will make! Here are some of the narrative threads that intertwine throughout the novel’s plot:Peadar and Lucy’s Relationship: The central narrative thread is the burgeoning relationship between…
A Turning Point: The Significance of Lucy’s Fourteenth BirthdayLucy’s fourteenth birthday is a pivotal moment in the story, marking a transition into a new phase of her life and setting in motion events that could drastically change her fate. In the book, human children living in the Rainbow Zones of Fairyland cannot remain there after…
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…
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.…