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...
