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Celine Kiernan
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So don’t read your reviews. Sooner or later you will have one of those moments of lonely (possibly drunken) solipsism which led to you irretrievably embarrassing yourself on the internet.
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The Poison Throne (Moorehawke Trilogy, #1)
— published 2008 — 20 editions |
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The Crowded Shadows (Moorehawke Trilogy, #2)
— published 2010 — 18 editions |
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The Rebel Prince (Moorehawke Trilogy, #3)
— published 2010 — 17 editions |
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Into The Grey
— published 2011 — 3 editions |
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Dead Water (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
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updated Feb 09, 2013 09:00am
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After spending a month on the final edits for Into The Grey/Taken Away, I'm finally returning to my present work in progress. To celebrate I thought I'd post up a very small extract from the chapter I wrote on my first day back to work ((March 3rd 2011)
NOTE Added Jan 2013: This novel RESONANCE is now due for publication in Ire, UK and AUS in 2014.
New Dances (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
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updated Jun 21, 2012 05:21am
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Small section of WiP
A Finger's Breadth of Blue (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
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updated Apr 19, 2012 02:48pm
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Just transferring this from the blog. A little smidge of the current project. I won't be posting any more til the book is actually finished. But it felt good to produce something new after converting the first 30k to 1st person, and I feel like sharing it.
From the Chapter 'A Finger's Breadth of Blue'
Blue Umbrellas as Seen From Above (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
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updated Nov 17, 2011 03:59am
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Lit fest season is over and I'm just about to fling myself into the new project. To celebrate, here is a small section (about 1700 words) from the 20k I already have written on it. This section is, of course, very rough - practically first draught - and who knows what it will be like by the time the project is finished. But for now, I hope you like it.
Extract from 'Into The Grey' (Aus/NZ Title 'Taken Away') (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
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updated Apr 27, 2011 12:04am
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A very small early extract from 'Into The Grey' (Aus/NZ title 'Taken Away')The YA ghost story I have coming out in September 1st this year :)
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is on page 97 of 435 of Captain Corelli's Mandolin: She thought of the capricious joie de vivre of the pine martin, its innocence and its complete absorption in the business of being itself, and realised quite suddenly that she had exchanged the carelessness of youth for something very like unhappiness.
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I need to talk about the main positive of Bricks by Leon Jenner. It is presented beautifully. It is a lush hardback, with lovely black and white illustrations within. The paper is thick and feels delicious to turn the pages.
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“(CBI lecture, Dublin, 2008. Speaking on the challenges presented by The Moorehawke Trilogy to the YA reader)
You can't choose any of these characters and say, 'Yes! I'm completely on your side. You are the good guy! You are the one I agree with.' Because at some stage along the way every single one of these characters will let you down. They may not want to. They may have no choice. But they will let you down.”
― Celine Kiernan, The Poison Throne
You can't choose any of these characters and say, 'Yes! I'm completely on your side. You are the good guy! You are the one I agree with.' Because at some stage along the way every single one of these characters will let you down. They may not want to. They may have no choice. But they will let you down.”
― Celine Kiernan, The Poison Throne
“Do you have an audience in mind when writing? (March 2010 Bookgeeks interview)
In terms of story, the only audience I have in mind is me. I’m very much aware that I can’t please everyone when it comes to story, so I might as well try to please myself. But in terms of communication with the reader, I am very aware of the audience. Readers can’t hear my tone of voice or watch my expressions; a sheet of white paper and a series of little black marks is all they have – and via that sheet of paper and series of little black marks I need to convey an entire universe, I need to make characters who breath. I can’t do that without bearing the audience in mind.”
― Celine Kiernan
In terms of story, the only audience I have in mind is me. I’m very much aware that I can’t please everyone when it comes to story, so I might as well try to please myself. But in terms of communication with the reader, I am very aware of the audience. Readers can’t hear my tone of voice or watch my expressions; a sheet of white paper and a series of little black marks is all they have – and via that sheet of paper and series of little black marks I need to convey an entire universe, I need to make characters who breath. I can’t do that without bearing the audience in mind.”
― Celine Kiernan
“A female character can: Like babies, Be devoted to her lover, Cry, Be gentle, Be scared, Be uncertain, Take advice, and still be a YA heroine”
― Celine Kiernan
― Celine Kiernan
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The Poison Throne, yes I would join
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The Crowded Shadows, no, I have no plans to join
The Rebel Prince, no, I have no plans to join
The Rebel Prince, yes I would join
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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
― H. Jackson Brown Jr.
― H. Jackson Brown Jr.
“Interview on The Skiffy and Fanty Show 2010. In response to query that young adults may not be open to the nuances/realism in Moorehawke:
‘(In fact)young adult readers seem to (be very inclined)to reading the (Moorehawke) books thematically. Some (not all) adult reviewers ... tend to be very plot oriented. Because the books are a slow release of information and very character driven ... (they) don’t reward impatient reading ... but young adults seem to be very patient readers. They’re very analytical as well. I get very analytical responses from my young adult readers.”
― Celine Kiernan
‘(In fact)young adult readers seem to (be very inclined)to reading the (Moorehawke) books thematically. Some (not all) adult reviewers ... tend to be very plot oriented. Because the books are a slow release of information and very character driven ... (they) don’t reward impatient reading ... but young adults seem to be very patient readers. They’re very analytical as well. I get very analytical responses from my young adult readers.”
― Celine Kiernan
“Do you have an audience in mind when writing? (March 2010 Bookgeeks interview)
In terms of story, the only audience I have in mind is me. I’m very much aware that I can’t please everyone when it comes to story, so I might as well try to please myself. But in terms of communication with the reader, I am very aware of the audience. Readers can’t hear my tone of voice or watch my expressions; a sheet of white paper and a series of little black marks is all they have – and via that sheet of paper and series of little black marks I need to convey an entire universe, I need to make characters who breath. I can’t do that without bearing the audience in mind.”
― Celine Kiernan
In terms of story, the only audience I have in mind is me. I’m very much aware that I can’t please everyone when it comes to story, so I might as well try to please myself. But in terms of communication with the reader, I am very aware of the audience. Readers can’t hear my tone of voice or watch my expressions; a sheet of white paper and a series of little black marks is all they have – and via that sheet of paper and series of little black marks I need to convey an entire universe, I need to make characters who breath. I can’t do that without bearing the audience in mind.”
― Celine Kiernan
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye.”
― Jim Henson
― Jim Henson
“(on teaching writing)
So many writers come to class with one question dominant in their mind, 'How do I make a living from this?' It's a fair enough question and one I always try to answer well - but it saddens me that it so often overshadows the more relevant questions of 'why am I writing' and 'what am I saying' and 'how do I keep it honest.”
― Celine Kiernan
So many writers come to class with one question dominant in their mind, 'How do I make a living from this?' It's a fair enough question and one I always try to answer well - but it saddens me that it so often overshadows the more relevant questions of 'why am I writing' and 'what am I saying' and 'how do I keep it honest.”
― Celine Kiernan
The Moorehawke Trilogy Fan Club
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Are you a fan of The Moorehawke Trilogy by Celine Kiernan, then this is the place for you! Fangirling over the books is permitted :D The Poison Throne T...more
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Celine wrote: "Jemima wrote: "SPOILERS******So I read the moorehawke trilogy last year, absolutely loved it! I had about a million questions but typically there all gone from my head.... I should have done this..."
Ahh this is so exciting, I've never spoken to an author before! I can't stop smiling haha.youve just made my week! Ill have to let my friends know about your answers- they've been curious too and when I went on your profile and saw you reply to fans I thought why not ask! Great answers also! You should most definitely write a sequel and prequel. My sister gave me two thirds of the trilogy two years ago, and I read and reread the first so many times cos I loved it so much, but was too scared to start the second because i knew I wouldn't stop and it would be over before I knew it. Thanks so much for the amazing reply!
Also thanks for the spoiler thing, ill edit my last comment now! Off topic, but I also love that your irish. That is the first place I want to go when I can!
Hugs from Jemima
Jemima wrote: "SPOILERS******So I read the moorehawke trilogy last year, absolutely loved it! I had about a million questions but typically there all gone from my head.... I should have done this the second i f..."
Hi Jemima! Thanks so much for getting in touch. I'm so glad you enjoyed the trilogy and took time to let me know :D I'll try and answer you questions (PS if you want to hide the spoilery bits in your message just write <*spoiler*>then your spoilery bits and then <*/spoiler*> (only do it without the asterix. SO no *'s on either side of the word 'spoiler' :)
Now your answers
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I hope that answers everything satisfactorily for you??
Thanks again for all the kind words - I'm grinning away here!
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So I read the moorehawke trilogy last year, absolutely loved it! I had about a million questions but typically there all gone from my head.... I should have done this the second i finished them lol. One was though, (view spoiler) These are such silly questions, I wish I had better ones. I love Christopher though :):) (view spoiler) Really loved the books...:)
Hi Celine- Finally got my library card and the first thing I did was log online to place a hold request for Crowded Shadows, and to my untter dismay, they didn't have it in the catalog! I was so disappointed. BUT I requested that the library buy it and the Rebel Prince. I checked and they had one copy of PT, so my fingers are crossed that they will get it soon! I can't wait to read the rest of the Trilogy. You have me captivated....
Gemma wrote: "Hi Celine,Just wanted to say that I love what I have read of your work so far. I'm finally getting around to reading the crowded shadows. My friend is about to lend it to me. I have already falle..."
HI Gemma!
Thanks for taking the time to let me know that you enjoyed PT. I'm delighted to hear it! I really hope you enjoy Crowded Shadows, it's a very different read I think. Please thank your friend for me, it's lovely that she's passing the books along
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C
Hi Kate,Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know that you've the books. It's such a great thrill to hear that you liked both of them! I hope The Rebel Prince lives up for you, and that it's a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.
hugs and thanks again, you made my morning!
Celine
Hi Celine!Thanks for accepting my friends request!
I just finished reading The Poison Throne and The Crowded Shadows just the other day.
I loved both books and I cant wait till The Rebel Prince Comes out so i can read it, yet im scared to finish it and find out what will happen in the end!
Goodluck with it!
-Kate
So I read the moorehawke trilogy last year, absolutely loved it! I had about a million questions but typically there all gone from my head.... I should..."
I'm so glad the answers were satisfactory for you!
Re the prequel and sequel, I would still like to write them at some stage - but for the time being my publishers are more interested in my other work :) Maybe some day!
Say hi to your sister and also to your friends *waves* And big hugs to you all the way from Ireland (if you ever do manage to visit the country bring an umbrella!)
xox
C