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September 16-17, 2007
Cincinnati Celtic Festival
Cincinnati, OH

September 18, 2007
Detroit Lakes
Public Library
Detroit Lakes, MN

September 27, 2007
Lake Menomin Series
Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie, WI

October 28, 2007
New York Mills
Regional Cultural Center
with Irish band CHULRUA!
New York Mills, MN

I'm trying a new way to keep in touch — hope you like it. This way I can let people know about publication and tour dates, interviews, reviews, all that craic. Let me know what else you'd like to see...

Still writing away, trying to make this new book really worth the wait. The current working title is FALSE MERMAID, and it's the third in the series, which means Nora Gavin will be traveling back to Saint Paul to re-open her sister's unsolved murder, leaving Cormac to make amends with his ailing father back back in Ireland. I'm anxious to finish because I can't wait to see how it turns out. You'll be the first to know when there's cause for celebration!

I'll be doing some book chats and readings in conjunction with the publication of this latest edition (see Upcoming Appearances at left). Reading and talking about books has always been one of my favorite pursuits, so as I was thinking of better ways to connect with you all, it occurred to me that one of the best ways might be join in your book club discussions. So I'm extending a hand to book clubs everywhere. Send me an invitation to the meeting where you'll be discussing LAKE OF SORROWS, and I’ll be delighted to join you. Really.  >> MORE

REGISTER TO WIN LAKE OF SORROWS IN HARDCOVER

Simon & Schuster giving away hardcover copies of LAKE OF SORROWS to five people who register at the S&S website between August 1 and August 31, 2007. To find the entry form, just click on the link, and then on the "Start" button.  >> MORE

DID YOU KNOW...

Many HAUNTED GROUND readers have wondered how to pronounce the name of Una McGann's daughter Aoife. For the record, it's 'EE-feh.' On my website, you'll find a handy pronunciation guide and glossary with definitions for other possibly unfamiliar names and words you'll find in the books. And if you find any mistakes, or need to see other names or expressions added, just let me know!

AND FOR THOSE WHO LIKE IRISH MUSIC...

Some of you may know that my husband, Paddy O'Brien, plays Irish traditional music — jigs, reels and hornpipes, just like the music featured in my stories. Paddy and his band, Chulrua, have just released a brand-new CD called THE SINGING KETTLE, on the Shanachie Records label. It's available at various shops and online retailers, and directly from the band at the Chulrua website.   >> LISTEN

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