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Celine’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Celine’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Celine Kiernan’s Followers (396)
1,441 books
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153 friends
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3,912 books
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864 books
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754 books
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2,523 books
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8,629 books
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1,091 friends
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Celine Kiernan
Goodreads Author
Born
Dublin, Ireland
Website
Twitter
Genre
Influences
Member Since
January 2010
URL
https://www.goodreads.com/celinekiernan
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The Poison Throne (Moorehawke Trilogy, #1)
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2008
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34 editions
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The Crowded Shadows (Moorehawke Trilogy, #2)
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2009
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33 editions
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The Rebel Prince (Moorehawke Trilogy, #3)
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2010
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30 editions
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Begone the Raggedy Witches (The Wild Magic Trilogy, #1)
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2018
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13 editions
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Into the Grey
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2011
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18 editions
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The Little Grey Girl (Wild Magic, #2)
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2019
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9 editions
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Resonance
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2015
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7 editions
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The Promise Witch (Wild Magic, #3)
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The Moorehawke Trilogy bundle
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2011
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The Last Cat: Beyond the Stars
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2014
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Graphic Novel Sample Page
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Celine’s Recent Updates
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First read 2020 Interminable. Re-read 2025 Astonished to find this an absorbing listen on audio. Brilliantly read and fascinating (I still think they're all vile people though) ...more |
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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.”
― 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.”
― The Poison Throne
“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”
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Polls
What is your favorite book by Celine Kiernan? Would you join Celine Kiernan book group?
I've never heard of Celine Kiernan.
The Poison Throne, yes I would join
The Crowded Shadows, yes I would join
The Poison Throne, no, I have no plans to join
The Rebel Prince, yes I would join
The Crowded Shadows, no, I have no plans to join
The Rebel Prince, no, I have no plans to join
Topics Mentioning This Author
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| 100+ Books in 2025: Belinda's list for 2009/2010 | 28 | 192 | Aug 29, 2010 07:20AM | |
| Wild Things: YA G...: September NOMINATIONS are OPEN!!!! | 42 | 123 | Sep 05, 2010 07:44PM | |
| Q&A with Jon Sprunk: What ELSE do you read? | 16 | 17 | Sep 16, 2010 09:41PM | |
| Wild Things: YA G...: November Nominations (Horrifically Late) | 20 | 112 | Nov 05, 2010 08:15AM | |
| Nothing But Readi...: Lisarenee's 2010 Long and Lengthy List | 112 | 146 | Dec 31, 2010 09:48AM | |
| Nothing But Readi...: Level 3 of the Serious Readers Challenge for 2010 | 100 | 177 | Jan 01, 2011 01:30PM | |
| Fantasy Aficionados: Favorite Authors | 63 | 108 | Mar 23, 2012 10:38AM |
“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.”
― P.S. I Love You
― P.S. I Love You
“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.”
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‘(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.”
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“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.”
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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.”
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“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.”
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“(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.”
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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.”
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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 Thron ...more
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Hi Celine,Thank you so much for liking the status where I ask for participants for a small experiment. Somehow, I couldn't send you a message here on goodreads so I've sent you an e-mail via the address you have on your blog. Hope you see it :)
All the best,
Hannah
Jemima wrote: "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..."
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
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
(view spoiler)
I hope that answers everything satisfactorily for you??
Thanks again for all the kind words - I'm grinning away here!
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Celine
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...:)
Evie wrote: "hi thanks for adding me"
My Pleasure :)
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
xox
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
