NEWS 2025
It was such a pleasure to chat with Colm on Connemara Community Radio! 🎙️
Our little segment aired on September 4th, and I loved sharing a bit about the Madigans’ magical world.
Picture made by Conor Bolger from the Purple Door Cafe, Leenane, Ireland
Thrilled to share that The Pentacle has been awarded Best Book in Fantasy in the Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards! ✨ What an incredible honor for the Madigans’ magical journey.
The Pentacle has been named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2025 NYC Big Book Award, in the category Fantasy. I’m absolutely delighted to see the Madigans’ journey recognized in such a special way!
Check it out here!
Delighted to see The Pentacle shine in the Global Book Awards!
Finalist in the book category, Fantasy- Magical Realism.
A big thank you to Books at One and to everyone who joined the talk. It was such a joy to share stories about the Madigans, and there’s truly nothing like connecting directly with readers. Your energy and enthusiasm made the evening special!
Thank you, Reader’s House!
I’m truly honored to receive the Editor’s Choice Award of Literary Excellence from Reader’s House Magazine.
If you’d like to read the full interview, you can click here or explore more on this page.
The amazing Pat Rullo did it again!
This time, she created a wonderful song about THE MADIGAN CHRONICLES!
She managed to capture the essence beautifully!
Listen HERE
🌙✨ I’m over the moon with the recognition The Pentacle received in the Summer Contest of the Outstanding Creator Awards!
💫 Lucy was crowned Coolest Character
🔮 Lucy & Tara won Best Dynamic Duo
🏆 And The Pentacle took 1st Place in Magic & Wizardry
So grateful for this magical acknowledgment of my witches’ world — it means so much! ✨
Read their review here!
And more magical honors:
🥈 Best Fiction Book of Summer 2025 – 2nd Place
🥈 Fantasy – 2nd Place
🥈 Supernatural/Paranormal – 2nd Place
🥈 Myths & Legends / Fairy Tales / Mythical Creatures / Cryptids – 2nd Place
✨ Best Character – Lucy & Tara – Honorable Mention
✨ Best Supporting Character – Freya, Luna, Bridget, Diane, Maeve, Cephalop, Set, Snowflake & Seamus – Honorable Mention
✨ Best Villain – Vhumut the Fire Demon – Honorable Mention
✨ I’m thrilled to share that The Pentacle was named a Finalist in the Urban Fantasy category of the Storytrade Awards!
🌟 Excited to announce that The Pentacle was awarded Runner-Up in the Wild Card category at the New York Book Festival!
Stories & Cards: An Evening of Magic in Louisburgh
I’m looking forward to sharing all things Madigan and diving into how the tarot cards are interwoven with the story. Join me for an evening where books and tarot meet, and discover the magic behind the pages.
Interview Feature: Authors on Fire with Pat Rullo
I’m excited to share my recent interview on Authors on Fire with the wonderful Pat Rullo! We chatted about my latest release, The Pentacle — winner in the Firebird Book Awards — and what it means to be recognized with the Best Author Branding award. It was a fun, insightful conversation about writing, magic, and the journey behind The Madigan Chronicles.
The Pentacle Wins Multiple Firebird Book Awards!
Interview in Reader’s House Magazine
I’m honored to be featured in Reader’s House, where I talk about the inspiration behind The Madigan Chronicles, my writing process, and the magic that fuels my stories.
Click below to read the full interview and get a glimpse into my world as a writer.
👉 Read the interview
I had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Okonkwo from P. English Literature about 'The Madigan Chronicles' and the world of writing.
It was an enlightening conversation filled with insights and inspiration. You can listen to the full interview HERE.
I’m proud to share that The Pentacle, the sixth and final installment of The Madigan Chronicles, has been honored in the Firebird Book Awards!
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🥈 2nd Place – Fantasy
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🥉 3rd Place – Urban Fantasy
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✨ Winner – Best Author Branding
This recognition means so much, especially as The Pentacle brings the magical, emotional journey of the Madigan family to its close. I’m deeply grateful to the Firebird Book Awards team and judges for acknowledging both the story and the world I’ve built—and to you, my readers, for coming along on this wild and witchy ride.
You can find The Pentacle and the full series wherever books and audiobooks are sold.
I'm thrilled that "The Queen of Fairy," The Madigan Chronicles #5 has been recognized as a WINNER in the INTERNATIONAL IMPACT BOOK AWARDS for the Adventure and Family category!
A fantastic way to kick off the New Year, "The Queen of Fairy," the fifth installment in the Madigan Chronicles, has been honored with a Maincrest Media Book Award.
Exciting news! "The Queen of Fairy the fifth book in the Madigan Chronicles, has secured the 15th spot in the Top 25 Fiction Books of 2024 for the Outstanding Creator Award!
