by Deanna Spear | Nov 21, 2018 | Events, Recognition, The Book
It’s always nice to be recognized. Publishing a novel is an honor in and of itself, so accolades are just icing on the cake. Here are some of the honors that have been bestowed on Billy Gogan, American: International Book Awards finalist, 2017Hollywood Book Fest...
by Deanna Spear | Nov 7, 2018 | Book Signings, The Book
Book signings are a bit of an unknown. Sometimes signings are packed with crowds eager to get their book signed. They may know the author, or perhaps they heard an interview and are intrigued. Other times it’s all about the location. People are attending a...
by Deanna Spear | Oct 31, 2018 | The Book
We’ve been so pleased with the warm reception from readers for Billy Gogan, American. Once in a while, a review is so effusive that it deserves its own commendation. Asher Syed from Reader’s Favorite writes, “Billy Gogan, American is a truly...
by Deanna Spear | Oct 26, 2018 | Events, Irish heritage
Roger Higgins, author of the Billy Gogan series, will be at the 2018 IBAM Chicago festival this weekend, October 26-28. IBAM is an annual celebration of Irish literature, dance, music and stories. Roger will be side by side with other authors and purveyors of Irish...
by Deanna Spear | Aug 28, 2018 | musings, writing
I have a big family, which means there is always a kid around. And while the terrible twos – and even-more-terrible thirteens- can be infuriating, there is something special about a kid’s imagination that makes it all worthwhile. Surrounded by grown-ups, I find myself...
by Deanna Spear | Aug 21, 2018 | Book 2, The Book, Uncategorized
The Billy Gogan book series includes four books that tell the tale of Billy Gogan-from his Irish adolescence, to his immigration through his days as a citizen fighting for America, his adopted homeland. The first book, “Billy Gogan, American,” was...
by Deanna Spear | Aug 14, 2018 | musings, New York City
There are over 300 million people living in the United States today, and over 60% live in cities. These urban locales range from major metropolises to smaller, still-blossoming centers. Like most people, I feel an affiliation to my city – its food, its sports teams,...
by Deanna Spear | Jul 31, 2018 | musings, The Time Period
Some of my favorite movies and books include time travel. From HG Wells’ “The Time Machine” to 1980s favorite “Back to the Future,” time travel transports our heroes to an unknown setting where they face adventure and confusion. I’ve never traveled through time, other...
by Deanna Spear | Jul 24, 2018 | The Book
“Billy Gogan” received an honorable mention at the 2018 New York Book Festival. Roger Higgins, author, was in attendance and had a chance to meet the other honorees. Congratulations Roger! ...
by Deanna Spear | Jul 21, 2018 | musings, The Time Period
It is said that home is where the heart is. And for some of us, home is also where the mess is. I’ve been thinking about how much stuff I own and it makes me wonder why it is necessary when the immigrant relatives of my past had so little. Keeping up with work and my...
