Louise Phillips's Blog, page 32
February 12, 2016
***NEWS FLASH ***
I can't tell you how EXCITED I am to reveal the US cover of RED RIBBONS.....
A huge THANK YOU to POLIS BOOKS and specifically JASON PINTER for creating something very special.....
This is what dreams are made of.....(I hope you all like it!)
A huge THANK YOU to POLIS BOOKS and specifically JASON PINTER for creating something very special.....
This is what dreams are made of.....(I hope you all like it!)
February 8, 2016
Keep a lookout.......
The mass paperback edition of THE GAME CHANGER (smaller paperback) will be available from the 3rd March....
Here's a sneak preview of the new cover version....
Once it's in the shops, there will be a giveaway competition (details to follow).
Keep a lookout, and all pics welcome....
Here's a sneak preview of the new cover version....
Once it's in the shops, there will be a giveaway competition (details to follow).
Keep a lookout, and all pics welcome....
Fully Booked!!
Thanks to everyone who enrolled for the next Crime Fiction Course at the Irish Writers Centre!
It is now FULLY BOOKED....but I'm looking forward to a great 10 weeks ahead!!! HERE
February 4, 2016
Watch This Space.....
I got a sneak preview of the US Cover proposals for RED RIBBONS and they look AMAZING.....Will share as soon as I can....#watchthisspace
January 29, 2016
Polis Books are gearing up for the Fall of 2016!!
POLIS BOOKS are gearing up for the Fall 2016....And I'm delighted RED RIBBONS is on this fantastic list for US Publication...US cover to be revealed soon....watch this space....
September:VIVIAN IN RED by Kristina Riggle, NovelistTHE BUTCHER'S SON by Grant McKenzieSAVAGE LANE by Jason Starr
October:HILLARY by D.W. BuffaSOUTH VILLAGE by Rob HartEXTRA LIFE by Derek NikitasASH by Shani Petroff and Darci Manley
NovemberRED RIBBONS by Louise PhillipsULTRAVIOLET by Shani Petroff and Darci Manley
December ORCHARD GROVE by Vincent ZandriTHE MISSHAPES: ANNIHILATION DAY by Stu Sherman and Elisabeth Donnelly
September:VIVIAN IN RED by Kristina Riggle, NovelistTHE BUTCHER'S SON by Grant McKenzieSAVAGE LANE by Jason StarrOctober:HILLARY by D.W. BuffaSOUTH VILLAGE by Rob HartEXTRA LIFE by Derek NikitasASH by Shani Petroff and Darci Manley
NovemberRED RIBBONS by Louise PhillipsULTRAVIOLET by Shani Petroff and Darci Manley
December ORCHARD GROVE by Vincent ZandriTHE MISSHAPES: ANNIHILATION DAY by Stu Sherman and Elisabeth Donnelly
Another Cracker of a Year for IRISH CRIME FICTION....
It's looking like another cracker of a year for IRISH CRIME FICTION...
See January & February Publication below...
DEAD SECRET by Ava McCarthy (14th January 2016)
Two quick shots. One for him. One for you.After the death of her three-year-old daughter, Jodie has nothing left to live for – or almost nothing.She has one task to fulfil before she takes her own life. And that’s to kill the man she holds responsible for her daughter’s death – her seemingly perfect husband, Ethan.But Ethan is hiding more than just his true nature. And as more horrifying secrets from his past emerge, Jodie’s strength will be pushed to the limit…
BLOOD AND WATER by Siobhain Bunni (19th January 2016)
Meet the Bertrams . . .William the celebrated politician, conniving father and devious husband. Barbara, his long-suffering wife who laces her day with alcohol so she can hide from herself. And their children: Sebastian, a successful businessman defending his realm; Enya, the grieving prodigal daughter returned from self-imposed exile; Cormac, a sex addict with delusions of his own prowess; Ciara, an emotional drama queen who like a little lost puppy just wants to be loved; Rian, the damaged bird who looks to fix everyone else around him before fixing himself.The Bertrams tell their lies and tolerate each other, not because they want to but because they have to: they’re family. But when their simmering tensions reach boiling point they discover that life has a way of letting slip even the most closely guarded secrets. Then it s payback time for the Bertrams as events conspire to put an end to the biggest lie of all. A riveting tale of intrigue, love, manipulation and family bonds.
RAIN DOGS by Adrian McKinty (21st January 2016)
It's just the same things over and again for Sean Duffy. Riot duty. Heartbreak. Cases he can solve but never get to court. But what detective gets two locked room mysteries in one career?When journalist Lily Bigelow is found dead in the courtyard of Carrickfergus castle, it looks like a suicide. But there are just a few things that bother Duffy enough to keep the case file open. Which is how he finds out that she was working on a devastating investigation of corruption and abuse at the highest levels of power in the UK and beyond.And so Duffy has two impossible problems on his desk: who killed Lily Bigelow? And what were they trying to hide?BOOK 5 IN THE DETECTIVE SEAN DUFFY SERIES
BURIED by Graham Masterton (11th February 2016)
Katie Maguire knows that in this part of Ireland, the past can never stay buried...In Blarney, Cork, an old millworker's cottage guards its secrets. In 1921, a mother, father and their two young children disappeared from this house. And now, ninety-five years later, their mummified bodies have been discovered under the floorboards.The neighbours cannot imagine who would have killed such a harmless family all those years ago. But as DS Katie Maguire investigates, the flames of old family rivalries flare up once more... and Katie is caught in the crossfire.
THE DROWNED DETECTIVE by Neil Jordan (25th February 2016)
Jonathan is a private investigator in a decaying eastern European city, consumed by his work and his failing marriage. Approached one day by an elderly couple, he is presented with a faded photograph of their daughter, missing for nearly two decades.Troubled by the image of the little girl, who was the same age when she vanished as his own daughter is now – he is compelled to find her. But one night, soon after taking on the case, as he walks across the bridge spanning the river that divides the city, he encounters a young woman crouched at the foot of a stone angel – a woman who suddenly leaps into the icy water below. Without thinking, Jonathan plunges after her, and is soon drawn into her ghostly world of confusion, coincidence and intrigue, and the city he thought he knew turns strange and threatening.Haunting and deeply moving, The Drowned Detective is an intoxicating, atmospheric exploration of relationships, lies and betrayal – confirming Neil Jordon as a master storyteller and a vital literary voice.
BISHOP’S DELIGHT by Patrick McGinley (29th February 2016)
Taoiseach Jim Maguire has disappeared under suspicious circumstances.Two rival journalists, Kevin Woody and Tony Sweetman, struggle to find the best story to tell about Maguire’s vanishing act.As Woody and Sweetman navigate their turbulent personal lives while trying to keep the story of Maguire’s disappearance alive for another day, it begins to emerge that there may have been more to the missing Taoiseach than his political career. What is the truth about Maguire, and what is the mysterious Bishop’s Delight?Bishop’s Delight shows novelist Patrick McGinley at his mesmerising best, showcasing his formidable literary style, his ever-present dark humour and his uncanny ability to explore uncomfortable truths.
See January & February Publication below...
DEAD SECRET by Ava McCarthy (14th January 2016)
Two quick shots. One for him. One for you.After the death of her three-year-old daughter, Jodie has nothing left to live for – or almost nothing.She has one task to fulfil before she takes her own life. And that’s to kill the man she holds responsible for her daughter’s death – her seemingly perfect husband, Ethan.But Ethan is hiding more than just his true nature. And as more horrifying secrets from his past emerge, Jodie’s strength will be pushed to the limit…
BLOOD AND WATER by Siobhain Bunni (19th January 2016)
Meet the Bertrams . . .William the celebrated politician, conniving father and devious husband. Barbara, his long-suffering wife who laces her day with alcohol so she can hide from herself. And their children: Sebastian, a successful businessman defending his realm; Enya, the grieving prodigal daughter returned from self-imposed exile; Cormac, a sex addict with delusions of his own prowess; Ciara, an emotional drama queen who like a little lost puppy just wants to be loved; Rian, the damaged bird who looks to fix everyone else around him before fixing himself.The Bertrams tell their lies and tolerate each other, not because they want to but because they have to: they’re family. But when their simmering tensions reach boiling point they discover that life has a way of letting slip even the most closely guarded secrets. Then it s payback time for the Bertrams as events conspire to put an end to the biggest lie of all. A riveting tale of intrigue, love, manipulation and family bonds.RAIN DOGS by Adrian McKinty (21st January 2016)
It's just the same things over and again for Sean Duffy. Riot duty. Heartbreak. Cases he can solve but never get to court. But what detective gets two locked room mysteries in one career?When journalist Lily Bigelow is found dead in the courtyard of Carrickfergus castle, it looks like a suicide. But there are just a few things that bother Duffy enough to keep the case file open. Which is how he finds out that she was working on a devastating investigation of corruption and abuse at the highest levels of power in the UK and beyond.And so Duffy has two impossible problems on his desk: who killed Lily Bigelow? And what were they trying to hide?BOOK 5 IN THE DETECTIVE SEAN DUFFY SERIES
BURIED by Graham Masterton (11th February 2016)
Katie Maguire knows that in this part of Ireland, the past can never stay buried...In Blarney, Cork, an old millworker's cottage guards its secrets. In 1921, a mother, father and their two young children disappeared from this house. And now, ninety-five years later, their mummified bodies have been discovered under the floorboards.The neighbours cannot imagine who would have killed such a harmless family all those years ago. But as DS Katie Maguire investigates, the flames of old family rivalries flare up once more... and Katie is caught in the crossfire.THE DROWNED DETECTIVE by Neil Jordan (25th February 2016)
Jonathan is a private investigator in a decaying eastern European city, consumed by his work and his failing marriage. Approached one day by an elderly couple, he is presented with a faded photograph of their daughter, missing for nearly two decades.Troubled by the image of the little girl, who was the same age when she vanished as his own daughter is now – he is compelled to find her. But one night, soon after taking on the case, as he walks across the bridge spanning the river that divides the city, he encounters a young woman crouched at the foot of a stone angel – a woman who suddenly leaps into the icy water below. Without thinking, Jonathan plunges after her, and is soon drawn into her ghostly world of confusion, coincidence and intrigue, and the city he thought he knew turns strange and threatening.Haunting and deeply moving, The Drowned Detective is an intoxicating, atmospheric exploration of relationships, lies and betrayal – confirming Neil Jordon as a master storyteller and a vital literary voice.BISHOP’S DELIGHT by Patrick McGinley (29th February 2016)
Taoiseach Jim Maguire has disappeared under suspicious circumstances.Two rival journalists, Kevin Woody and Tony Sweetman, struggle to find the best story to tell about Maguire’s vanishing act.As Woody and Sweetman navigate their turbulent personal lives while trying to keep the story of Maguire’s disappearance alive for another day, it begins to emerge that there may have been more to the missing Taoiseach than his political career. What is the truth about Maguire, and what is the mysterious Bishop’s Delight?Bishop’s Delight shows novelist Patrick McGinley at his mesmerising best, showcasing his formidable literary style, his ever-present dark humour and his uncanny ability to explore uncomfortable truths.January 27, 2016
Almost Fully Booked!!!
Don't say I didn't warn you, but there are VERY FEW places left for this course! Open Day for courses will be at the Irish Writers' Centre this Saturday, but do book early to ensure your place on the course (see link below)"During this 10-week course participants will learn the ‘how to’ of creating a gripping crime story, using tension, pace and effective dialogue, whilst developing great characters and a page-turning novel. There will be modules on police procedure and forensics, and you will also receive editorial critique to sharpen your fictional voice. A number of Louise’s students have achieved publishing deals or are now signed with agents.Louise Phillips is the author of four bestselling psychological crime thrillers all of which were nominated for the Best Irish Crime Novel of the Year. Her second novel, The Doll’s House, won the award in 2013. The Game Changer, her latest novel, was published to critical acclaim in 2015." http://irishwriterscentre.ie/collecti...
January 26, 2016
Independently Minded - In support of AWARE!!!
I’m incredibly delighted to be a judge as part of this terrific initiative, set up by Carolann Copland of Carousel Writers’ Centre.
Earlier this month, the CAROUSEL AWARE PRIZEfor Independently Published Authors was launched. All money raised from this completion will go to Aware. (A charity which assists those directly affected by the illness of depression.)
These awards aim to provide a platform to showcase the cream of Irish Self-Published authors, bringing them to the attention of book shops, distributors and the media in Ireland and abroad.
There will be six categories of awards:Best Novel to be judged by International Bestselling Author Jax Miller.Best Short Story Anthology to be judged by Bord Gáis Award Winning Author Louise Phillips.Best Non-Fiction Book to be judged by Books Ireland Magazine Editor Tony CanavanBest Poetry Anthology to be judged by Award Winning Poet and Writer Eileen Casey.Best Young Adult Book to be judged by Bestselling Young Adult Novelist Claire Hennessy.Best Junior Book to be judged by Novelist Carolann Copland in conjunction with St. Comcille’s Junior National School, Knocklyon.
Submissions are now invited from all Independently Published, Self-Published and Assisted Published Authors from Ireland’s 32 counties. Closing date is Monday the 11th of April. Books must have an ISBN number or equivalent.
Long lists will be notified on Mon 13th of June 2016Short lists will be notified on Mon 12th September 2016The overall winners will be announced at The CAP for Indie Awards Evening
on Wednesday the 26th of October 2016
For all other details and to enter, click here
January 21, 2016
Open Day!!
Saturday 30th January 2016 - IRISH WRITERS' CENTRE
Many of our courses are starting very soon and are the ideal motivator to create the right writing routine for you.
Short fiction, poetry and prose, screen-writing, sci-fi and dystopian fiction, managing creativity, comedy... Spring 2016 has it all: http://bit.ly/1yEpP9H
And if you're still undecided, call by the Centre on Saturday 30 January for our Open Day and we can talk you through everything that's on offer!
Many of our courses are starting very soon and are the ideal motivator to create the right writing routine for you.
Short fiction, poetry and prose, screen-writing, sci-fi and dystopian fiction, managing creativity, comedy... Spring 2016 has it all: http://bit.ly/1yEpP9H
And if you're still undecided, call by the Centre on Saturday 30 January for our Open Day and we can talk you through everything that's on offer!
January 18, 2016
Road Trip!!
Super, super and even more super excited that flights are now booked for BOSTON in April....Researching new novel and taking in the sights, then road trip as part of step 2!
Yippee!!!
