A big day ahead as we are invading Belfast city centre to take some publicity shots for the book which is being released later this summer. My book is being released! This summer!! I’m nervous and excited and everything in between. Our friends son, a talented photographer and film maker, is co-ordinating the shoot, while his girlfriend will be playing the role of Meredith. I’ll be loitering in the background, trying to look innocuous.
While the book is called ‘The Kirkwood Scott Chronicles: Skelly’s Square,’ Meredith Starc is undoubtedly the beating heart of the book. I loved writing her. Her vulnerability is juxtaposed by an inner strength and loyalty for her friends that drives the story forward at key moments. Without her, the book wouldn’t be the same. I love Meredith and I hope you love her just as much when you read her story.
I’ll be posting some photos from the shoot later this evening so stay tuned for that. Rumour has it, there might also be some author shots of yours truly failing spectacularly at looking mean and moody in a Belfast alleyway. Promise you won’t laugh….too much. I hate getting my photo taken and will no doubt be horrified by the product. But, needs must, and all that. Such are the joys of being a fledgling author.
Are you looking forward to meeting Meredith Starc?
Will you promise not to laugh at the author shots?
How exciting!!! I’ve heard that moody shots of the author are the best so I hope you’re practising in the car mirrors.
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I’m not quite sure I mastered it. The photographer told me to pretend I was Professor Snape. When I said I wasn’t a Harry Potter fan, we agreed on Gandalf.
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😀 Where’s your staff?
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fantastic
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Thank you 😊
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Such exciting times. Stroll triumphantly out of your cave and embrace them. I am so happy for you.
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Thank you Denny 🙂
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“Mean and moody,” heehee! Have fun taking pics!
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Well, my attempt at it 😉
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Have fun. Enjoy the process.
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Thank you 😊
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That is such great news that your book is being released this summer! It wasn’t that long ago you doubted it would get published. Now look at you. God’s doing some pretty cool things Stephen.
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Thank you Meghan. For all your support 🙂
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You give me hope that someday I will get that one ‘yes’ and find myself on this same path. Congrats and how very exciting for you! Enjoy it!
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Thank you. If I can do it, then so can you 🙂
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So neat!! N fantastic!! 🙌❤️
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Thank you 😊
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I’m SO excited for you and your family💜 Enjoy every moment of the experience.
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Thank you very much 🙂
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Can’t wait!
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I can’t wait either 🙂
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I can’t wait to meet her! (As someone who loathes being the subject of a photo, you have my sympathies.)
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Yeah, it was a bit awkward for me. But needs must and all that.
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Exciting! Happy for you! 🙂
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Thank you 😊
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You’re welcome!
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Good luck with the release!
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Thank you
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Definitely excited. Shots look great.
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I tried not to ruin them. Thank you 😊
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Her character was fun to read ☺
May we see some author shots?? I won’t laugh!
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Pinky swear?
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If I could find a hand emoji with the pinky up, I would use it right now.
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Ok then lol. Are you on Facebook? There are more photos on it? Or I can e mail you?
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It would be great if you could email me! Do you still have my address?
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Yup. Will send through. These are just the pics Fionnuala took. Not the ‘official’ ones.
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Sounds good!
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I’m on it 🙂
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OMG where is the LOVE button?!?! I am so extremely happy and excited for you! You have worked so hard and I can’t wait to read this!!
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You’re very kind. Thank you so much 😊
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I agree you take Meredith out, your main character … well… her character is pretty needed…I could say more, but I don’t want to give anything that I’ve read so far ahead. So exciting friends you know are helping out. That always makes it more special!
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