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Another nice review of The Adventures of Jo Jo

  • Posted on May 5, 2015May 5, 2015
  • by James Lawless

I ‘ve just read this magical book of short stories by James Lawless. Well written & James displays a unique insight into the workings and fantasies of the little girl’s ( Jo Jo) mind. The link between Jo Jo and…

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My story The Corpseman of the Liberties is in issue 3 of wearedublin.

  • Posted on April 28, 2015
  • by James Lawless

My story The Corpseman of the Liberties is in issue 3 of wearedublin. Available in Eason and other outlets. http://www.wearedublin.ie/buy-the-issue/we-are-dublin-issue-three

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Three of my ebooks free 14-18 April

  • Posted on April 13, 2015April 13, 2015
  • by James Lawless

Three of my ebooks The Adventures of Jo Jo, For Love of Anna and Knowing Women will be free from tomorrow 14 April until end of 18 April. See the great reviews for these books at http://www.amazon.com/James-Lawless/e/B001JOXD96/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 COPY AND PASTE…

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Finding Penelope is a powerful piece of fiction

  • Posted on April 2, 2015April 2, 2015
  • by James Lawless

5.0 out of 5 stars April 1, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Penelope-James-Lawless-ebook/dp/B009OJIMIA/ref=la_B001JOXD96_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1427995418&sr=1-6 By Andrea Smith Format: Paperback I saw of bit of Penelope Eames within myself. She has the self-awareness. She understands her motivations and what drives her. James Lawless portrays her a…

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Another five star review for Peeling Oranges

  • Posted on March 19, 2015
  • by James Lawless

By muireann on 22 Feb. 2015 Format: Paperback Verified Purchase This fascinating novel by James Lawless is about identity, personal and national. The protagonist, Derek has long suspected that his supposed father is not his real father and he sets…

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A well-written, honest and balanced article calling for fairness and transparency in the Arts Council

  • Posted on March 5, 2015March 5, 2015
  • by James Lawless

A well-written, honest and balanced article calling for fairness and transparency in the Arts Council A question of arts funding Editor Tony Canavan looks at the Arts Council’s investments in culture and raises a few interesting questions. WWW.BOOKSIRELANDMAGAZINE.COM

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New edition of Clearing The Tangled Wood: Poetry as a Way of Seeing the World

  • Posted on March 3, 2015March 3, 2015
  • by James Lawless

clearing (1)A new updated clearingediton in paperback and ebook more moderately priced http://www.amazon.com/Clearing-Tangled-Wood-Poetry-Seeing/dp/1507778414/ref=la_B001JOXD96_1_14?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1425381534&sr=1-14

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Book giveaway until 17 March on Goodreads

  • Posted on February 22, 2015
  • by James Lawless

Enter to win a free copy of The Adventures of Jo Jo, my new and exciting well received collection of children’s stories. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23685400-the-adventures-of-jo-jo Offer ends on Saint Patrick’s Day.

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Read a love story for Valentine

  • Posted on February 9, 2015
  • by James Lawless

Read a love story for Valentine. Is love stronger than ideology? How does Derek Foley’s love for the supreme ideologue Sinéad pan out in Peeling Oranges? What was the tragic ending in the love affair between Guido and the beautiful…

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A novel for the times we live in. Only three days left to buy highly regarded For Love of Anna for 99 cents on Kindle Countdown

  • Posted on January 30, 2015January 30, 2015
  • by James Lawless

A novel for the times we live in. A poignant story of love and political corruption. Only three days left to buy highly regarded novel For Love of Anna for 99 cents on Kindle Countdown http://www.amazon.com/James-Lawless/e/B001JOXD96/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Also free giveaway on…

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