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I'm just back from Ireland, my creative well overflowing from the Historical Novel Society Conference at Maynooth University (headliners included John Banville and Martina Devlin), followed by glorious days touring Dublin (Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Oscar Wilde House), Belfast (Titanic Museum, Belfast Castle, Game of Thrones Studio Tour, the Ulster Museum) and Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast (Layd Church, Torr Head/Balleycastle, Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway and more); the latter graciously guided by author pal Finola Austin and Finola's dad, Kevin.
The Oscar Wilde Memorial Sculpture, Merrion Square in Dublin.
The garden at Belfast Castle has nine nods to cats in its motifs -- we found them ALL.
Dunluce Castle in Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland
Along the way, we enjoyed amazing food and drink, from hearty pub fare to cocktails and dinner at Belfast's five-star Merchant Hotel.
Bivalve bliss at Mourne Seafood Bar in Belfast.
The Jack and Rose enjoyed post Titanic Belfast tour.
Fall is just around the corner. If you'd like me to visit your book club, either in-person or via Zoom, contact me here.
Hope C. Tarr, Author of the American Songbook Series: IRISH EYES and STARDUST.
Welcome to my monthly author newsletter. Subscribing is a great way to stay in touch with all my news, including giveaways, publisher flash sales and in-person and online events.
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