Kate's Writing Journey

Paid To Dance: Writing A Book Series About Stripping

At the beginning of 2016 I began work on what would become Paid To Dance: Stripping Past & Present, the first book in the Paid To Dance series. https://youtu.be/mFK2pJ4ImrQ It was an idea that I had entertained for a number of years beforehand, but now with the completion of the writing of my debut novel,… Continue reading Paid To Dance: Writing A Book Series About Stripping

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Stripping in the age of the Me Too movement

New book gives insight into the stripping industry in Australia At a time when women’s rights are being highlighted daily in the media, Paid To Dance: Asha's Story Part Two offers a comprehensive insight into the stripping industry, allowing readers to make up their own minds about whether it is liberating or degrading to women,… Continue reading Stripping in the age of the Me Too movement

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Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 30- The Plassey Shipwreck

Day 30: The Plassey Shipwreck I visited the Plassey Shipwreck on my third and final full day on Inisheer. To get to the wreck I chose to hire a bike from the only bike hire shop on the island, run by a very friendly local. The cargo vessel Plassey was shipwrecked off Inis OĂ­rr in the… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 30- The Plassey Shipwreck

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Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 28- The Lighthouse

Day 28: The Lighthouse Inisheer Lighthouse was completed in 1857 after it was argued that the Inishmore lighthouse was too high and it did not cover the entrances to the North or South Sounds of the Islands. The lighthouse originally had a fixed optic lamp which was supplied by the Chance Brothers of Birmingham. In… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 28- The Lighthouse

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Grave Bargains Now Available For Pre-Order!

On Halloween 2017 I published my latest short story, Grave Bargains, only for it to be pulled down a mere two months later with all my other individual short stories on Kindle following their abolishment of all my publications on the platform due to alleged 'malicious activity'. Well, I am excited to announce that I… Continue reading Grave Bargains Now Available For Pre-Order!

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Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 15- St Joseph’s Industrial School

Day 15: St Joseph's Industrial School I came to Letterfrack, a small village in the Connemara area of County Galway, to research St Joseph's Industrial School, otherwise known as Letterfrack Reformatory School. The school was opened in 1887, and run by the Congregation of Christian Brothers. St Joseph's received a lasting notoriety through revelation of physical… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 15- St Joseph’s Industrial School

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Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 14- Diamond Hill, Letterfrack

Day 14: Diamond Hill, Letterfrack Diamond Hill is a large hill south-east of Letterfrack in County Galway. I came to Letterfrack to visit GMIT Galway, the former site of St Joseph's Industrial School. The school was opened in 1887, and run by the Congregation of Christian Brothers (more on that in my next post) After wandering around the… Continue reading Ireland: 31 Days, 31 Pictures: Day 14- Diamond Hill, Letterfrack