Welcome to the weekly Irish Independent Authors Collective (IIAC) author interviews. Today on my blog, I’m delighted to introduce you all to Eileen Moynihan. I hope you all enjoy learning more about Eileen and be sure to check out her books.
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Irish Independent Authors’ Collective – Eileen Moynihan
Tell me a little bit about yourself and why you decided to join the Irish Independent Authors’ Collective?
I grew up in England but have lived in Ireland for a long time. I presently live on the Longford/Roscommon border. I decided to join the Irish Independent Authors’ Collective because together we are stronger and can learn from each other. I have seen a need for this for quite a while.
How long have you been writing and why did you decide on self-publishing?
I have always been writing on and off. But I have done more since I took early retirement. I decided on self-publishing because I haven’t got time to be waiting around to be published due to my age. Also, you have definite control over what goes out to the world.
Do you think the stigma surround self-publishing is lessening?
I think it is with modern technology and the opportunities to do it yourself these days. The times are changing.
What do you feel the hardest part of self-publishing is?
Having to do everything yourself… writing, editing, formatting, promoting and selling.
What genres do you write?
The books I have published have been children’s books with illustrations for 5-9 years old. But I also write poetry and short stories.
What is your favourite story or character that you have written?
I love all my characters and my stories but I do have a soft spot for a hedgehog called Rory who wears red gumboots/ wellingtons.
What time of day do you prefer to write?
I prefer to write in the afternoons and night time.
Do you have a special writing space?
I write at the kitchen table between jobs.
Do you outline your books ahead of time or just go for it?
I usually just go for it and ideas formulate as I go along.
Who are your favourite Irish authors?
Maeve Binchy and Walter Macken
Your latest book The Dreamsmith is a children’s book, what was the inspiration behind it and is there anything you would like readers to know?
I was thinking about dreams and then about children having nightmares. I imagined a child asking about how dreams are made and this made me think of The Dreamsmith character.
Is your latest book part of a series and if so how many books are planned for the series?
No it is not part of a series.
Where can readers find out more about you?
https://www.amazon.com/Eileen-Moynihan/e/B00EOSH56Q
https://www.facebook.com/eileenmoynihan2/
https://childhoodbooks.weebly.com/
The Dreamsmith by Eileen Moynihan
Eleanor wonders where dreams come from. Her mother tells Eleanor about the Dreamsmith. Eleanor meets the magical Dreamsmith and learns all about the special ingredients that are used in dreams and how dreams are made.
Available now in ebook and paperback formats from Amazon. https://amzn.to/2tHaTLZ
Until next time,
Keep reading and writing,
Amanda
Amanda J Evans is an award-winning Irish author and writing coach. Amanda writes adult romance that often crosses into paranormal and fantasy. Growing up with heroes like Luke Skywalker and Indiana Jones, her stories centre on good versus evil with a splice of love and magic thrown in too. Her books have all won awards and her novella, Hear Me Cry, won the Book of the Year Award at the Dublin Writers Conference 2018. Amanda is also the author of Surviving Suicide: A Memoir from Those Death Left Behind, published in 2012.
