When I’ve been out and about book signing, at book fairs etc. I’ve been asked about my reasons for writing. I guess this differs from author to author, but for those of you who might be interested I’ve included my “Mission Statement” below:
The open book is a path to Reading, and Reading is the open door to a World of Wonderment where anything is possible. In some small way I hope to guide every emergent reader towards the path.
Had a surreal moment in Ryan’s Supervalue, Ballyhaunis yesterday. Was shopping and came across a sheriff: hat, gun, leggings and big star. After saying “Howdy there” I found out that his name was Shane and he’d got his uniform after being in hospital. What a boy!! Didn’t have my camera with me but figured he deserved a copy of my second book “You Know Who” for his bravery. Ballyhaunis sure feels safer now that we have Shane the Sheriff.
Due to popular demand my second book, You Know Who, is now available. You can buy it on my website and on Amazon. Within the next two weeks it will also be available in all the shops on my availability list. So check it out and happy reading!
“You Know Who” is about a young boy called Sean who lives with his family in a small village in the West of Ireland. One summer afternoon, as he comes in from play, his Dad asks him a question. It is whilst Sean is giving his answer that the most amazing story emerges and it involves keeping a secret.
Full colour illustrated childrens book, 200mm square, thread sewn binding, soft cover.
Due to popular demand my second book, You Know Who, is now available. You can buy it on my website and within the next two weeks it will also be available in all the shops on my availability list. So check it out and happy reading! 🙂
Just to let you all know guys, my book is now available in the Winding Stair Bookshop, Dublin 1/Little Acorns Bookstore, Pump Street, Derry/ T.Sheehy and Sons, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. Happy Reading!
I am delighted to announce that the book is now available on irishbooksdirect.ie for €8.09.
Please click HERE to order the book from the well-renowned website.
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June Duffy
Cartron South
Ballyhaunis
Co Mayo
Ireland
I will be attending the Christmas Fair at the McWilliam Park Hotel in Claremorris, Co Mayo this coming Thursday, 14th of December, 5-10pm, in support of the fundraiser for Little Acorns Playgroup from Brickens, outside Ballyhaunis. I will have a table with the books and will be doing a book signing on the day, hope to see you there!
Lecture given by June Duffy at the Kenny/Naughton Autumn School
October 27th 2012
Firstly, I would like to welcome everyone here and say thank you to Paul Rogers for inviting me to be a guest speaker at this prestigious event. It really is an honour to be here tonight…and so unexpected. I came along this afternoon and listened as the children read out their short stories and poems. They were the winners of this year’s short story/poem competition, and it was a real privilege to share in the celebration of their creative achievement. It wasn’t just the warmth of the log fire that I felt as I stood in the room, but also the family pride…and rightly so. Creative achievement is at the heart of this festival.
On Wednesday, July 25 2012, June was interviewed by Gerry Glennon on Midwest Radio about her new book “I’ve Seen Granddad”. Click on the link below to listen to the full interview.
Stories With June 