Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Crime Fiction 10 Week Course starting Thursday October 1st!!
It all kicks off again this Thursday 1st October at the Irish Writers Centre - 10 weeks of writing crime fiction, and there is ONLY 1 PLACE left!!
Detective organised for crime scene evaluation and DNA briefings....so don't miss out!
TO BOOK contact the Irish Writers Centre at 01 8721302 or follow the link HERE
Monday, September 28, 2015
A Date for the Diary - DUBLIN BOOK FESTIVAL 2015!
A DATE FOR THE DIARY....
DUBLIN BOOK FESTIVAL 2015 -
Irish Georgian Society, 58 South William Street, Dublin 2.
Louise Phillips, Jason Johnson, Alex Barclay and Jarlath Gregory
Join us for an afternoon discussion on one of literature’s most popular genres with some of Ireland's best crime writers. Vanessa Fox-O'Loughlin, literary talent scout and publishing consultant from The Inkwell Group and Writing.ie, will delve into how the authors create their characters and develop their stories.
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Sunday, September 27, 2015
A thrilling page turner...Sunday Business Post!
An absolutely AMAZING review of THE GAME CHANGER in today's Sunday Business Post........"Phillips spins the multi-layered mystery of The Game Changer with considerable fluidity. As the narrative shifts from Dublin to New York, from one character to the next, from minor players to major figures in the plot, she never loses sight of the central ruse that draws the reader in…..It’s a thrilling page-turner that will keep you gripped over 400 pages, and have you eagerly awaiting the next installment of Kate’s police career……"
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Thoughts, Comments, Opinions with Hubert O'Hearn of the San Diego Book Review....
Thoughts Comments Opinions
Ireland's top crime fiction writer Louise Phillips joins us for an in-depth discussion of her latest novel, The Game Changer. This involves such topics as repressed memory, the psychological manipulation of groups of people, as well as more purely literary topics such as the development of Phillips' protagonist Kate Pearson.
We have a copy of The Game Changer to give away. If you listen to the end of the podcast, you'll hear how to enter....
We have a copy of The Game Changer to give away. If you listen to the end of the podcast, you'll hear how to enter....
FOR INTERVIEW CLICK HERE
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Doing it with Passion!!!
My Interview with the amazing Caroline Farrell as part of the "Doing it with Passion" series...
Louise, with your latest novel, The Game Changer, just published, your fourth psychological crime thriller, can you explain what it is that draws you to write in that genre?
I’m not one hundred per cent sure. My writing tends to be dark, and I was also drawn to writing about human fragility, a fragility which went beyond the so-called ‘good guys’ or victims, but also asked the why, when it came to people doing harm to others. Humanity is complicated, and when good and bad collide, we can learn a lot about ourselves.
READ FULL INTERVIEW HERE
My Life in Books - Irish Country Magazine...
This is like deciding between your children (well not quite), but I did my best....My Life in Books - Irish Country Magazine...
I'm blown away by the reviews to date....THE GAME CHANGER
Two weeks after publication, and I'm blown away by the fantastic response so far to THE GAME CHANGER....
“The Game Changer is arguably the author’s most ambitious novel to date.
Phillips’ capacity for descriptive prose is given full expression…A first class
crime writer who can really write - One of the best crime writers in Ireland.” Irish Independent Newspapers
“Clever, subtle and thought provoking, The Game Changer is one of the
best books I’ve read this year…” Woman’s
Way
“The Game Changer isn’t your ordinary cops and robbers story. It delves
into some serious psychological issues. I couldn’t put it down." RTE Radio 1 Arena
“The Game Changer
is absolute top drawer crime writing by Ireland’s finest crime writers. Louise
Phillips’ fourth novel, The Game Changer, is a psychological thriller that
really should demand that a lot of other so-called psychological thrillers give
up their false identity….” San Diego
Book Review
“Great crime writing is about tone, atmosphere and texture. It’s not just
about story…There is a new generation of crime writers and Louise Phillips is
at the forefront of this.” Eoin Mc Namee
“You will spend
pleasant hours untying the knots of this perfectly tangled plot, and then the
real fun starts when you follow the line that leads from the crime to – you.” Writing.ie
“I was gripped by
The Game Changer, enjoyed it immensely. Loved the novel, and fascinated by the
cult element. It’s great…” Journalist
Anne Marie Scanlon
“The Game Changer
weaves an intricate mystery involving childhood secrets…all linking to a common
denominator, Kate Pearson. Tension builds as secrets unfold…..a cracking read.
Phillips is an accomplished stalwart of the crime genre…” The Librarian’s Cellar
“A novel of
twists, turns and roundabouts…Phillips is not afraid of shocking her readers. Once
again, there is murder and mayhem along the bumpy ride...this is a crime writer
who leads her readers off the beaten path...” Bleach House Library
“Cross jurisdictional murder, missing memories and a
cult all interweave to create an exceptional in-depth psychological thriller…well-written
and if you haven’t read earlier books by Phillips, along with The Game Changer,
they are highly recommended.” Cleopatra
Loves Books
“Apart
from being a crime thriller, the use of group manipulation as a theme (and
indeed, the mentions of how groups in the past were manipulated) was both eerie
and fascinating…Phillips’ research blended into the story to make this a really
fascinating, dark read, and a real page turner.” Lorna Sixsmith Irish Farmerette
“Phillips’
has an incredible writing style and skill which makes you read a book while
your heart is pounding and you want to shout at the characters…This book is
without doubt a corker…” Kim the
Bookworm
By the Book Review ‘Book of the Week’
Easons ‘Book of the Month’
TV 3 ‘Recommended Reads'
Woman’s Way ‘Book of the Week’
Latinos ‘Book of the Week’
Irish Times Bestseller
Number 1 WHS Dublin Airport
Number 4 Trending in Ireland (Twitter)
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
A Cracking Read....The Librarian's Cellar Review!
TERRIFIC review from The Librarian's Cellar...
"The Game Changer weaves an intricate mystery involving childhood secrets, blocked out memories and the world of mind-bending cults. Add to that a trinity of locations, Dublin, New York and a remote island off the coast of Ireland, all linking to a common denominator, Kate Pearson,… tension builds as secrets unfold…a cracking read, Phillips has become an accomplished stalwart of the genre”
READ FULL REVIEW HERE
At Number 10!
It's looks like THE GAME CHANGER is in another chart. Bestselling signed books via ABE Books.....thanks to everyone who placed an order...
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Preparing for that moment.....
PREPARING FOR THE MOMENT....I had tears reading this today (again), now out in this week's Woman's Way....
Monday, September 21, 2015
Circle & Square
I’m delighted to be a contributor to this terrific publication CIRCLE
& SQUARE
to be launched as part of the RED LINE FESTIVAL
Tuesday the 13th
October 2015
RUA RED Arts Centre
7.00 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Admission FREE, but booking is required via (01) 4515860 or
by email, boxoffice@ruared.ie
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Women are Disappearing....
FANTASTIC review of THE GAME CHANGER in the Irish Independent....."Arguably the author's most ambitious novel to date....her capacity for descriptive prose is given full expression...A first class crime writer who can really write..." READ FULL REVIEW HERE
Friday, September 18, 2015
Prized Treasure!
Imagine a future version of the Antique Roadshow....someone in your family has brought along this irresistible, sexy and highly functional mug....well, yes, it could happen.....
TO WIN this once in a lifetime treasure, post a review of THE GAME CHANGER pretty well anywhere you like, but Amazon and Goodreads etc are a good start.
All previously posted reviews are eligible, and the more places you post, the higher your chances are of winning....#thegamechanger
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Eoin Mc Namee....
“Great crime writing is about tone, atmosphere and texture. It’s not just about story…. There is a new generation of crime writers and Louise Phillips is at the forefront of this."
Eoin Mc Namee
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Great Crime Writing is about tone, atmosphere and texture.....
Thanks to this week's Liffey Champion!!
“Great crime writing is about tone, atmosphere and texture.
It’s not just about story…. There is a new generation of crime writers and
Louise Phillips is at the forefront of this." Eoin Mc Namee
What an Awesome book - KIM THE BOOKWORM!
Thank you Kim the Bookworm for this terrific review!!
5*****
What an awesome book!
I've read all of Louise's books and have been riveted by them all. I absolutely love the character of Kate Pearson who actually continues to get better and I love her more in each book and as her life progresses. I absolutely HATED The Game Changer and guessed who it was quite early on - how wrong was I? I did find the book quite disturbing in parts because of what The Game Changer was trying to get people to do but compelled to read on. The psychology in this book is particularly interesting and I was totally immersed in the plot from very early on.
Louise has an incredible writing style and skill which makes you read a book while your heart is pounding and you want to shout at the characters. I found myself wanting to shout at them to hurry up at one point near the end! I was quite distressed to say the least.
This book is without doubt a corker and I wish Louise massive success with it. An author that I love to read! I do hope there is much more of Kate to come!
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Eason's Autumn Catalogue!!
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And the winners are.....
Apologies for the delay in posting this, but with all the sharing of love over the last few days, I'm down with a flu virus.....but, on the great news front, the winners of THE GAME CHANGER photo competition (which was a lot of fun, so thanks to everyone) are Sue Kenna for really making me smile with her coordinated Mrs Brown/cover jacket outfit, and the lucky name picked out of the hat, is the wonderful Shirley Benton-Bailey for her melt your heart pic of her daughter with the novel!!!
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
The Game Changer isn't your ordinary Cops & Robbers story......RTE ARENA!
OKAY, after much ado, I've managed to get the Arena Interview up on YOUTUBE (It wasn't easy!) Click here to listen.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf8unxJdanw
"THE GAME CHANGER ISN'T YOUR ORDINARY COPS AND ROBBERS CRIME STORY.." says Jim Lockhart of RTE RADIO 1 ARENA
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BOOK OF THE WEEK - One of the best books I've read this year.....
Utterly fabulous news....THE GAME CHANGER is WOMAN'S WAY BOOK OF THE WEEK!!! Woohoo!
"One of the best books I've read this year....."
Culture Night September 18th!
There's lots happening as part of Culture Night on Friday 18th September, but please do drop into The Irish Landmark Trust’s Georgian Townhouse, at 25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. to hear readings from Alex Barclay, myself and perhaps a few others.
For more on Culture Night click here http://www.culturenight.ie/dublin-events/
Monday, September 14, 2015
Thoughts Comments Opinions with Hubert O Hearn San Diego Book Review..
I'm really looking forward to this podcast on Wednesday....the fact that the channel has around 800,000 daily viewers, on a news service with 2.25 million subscribers, shouldn't be scary? Should it? But in my mind, I'll only be talking to one person!!
Will let you know when it goes live.....
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Interview with Vincent Bartley of Irish Interest
So this is me chatting with Vincent Bartley of IRISH INTEREST at the Launch of THE GAME CHANGERin the Gutter Bookshop...Click link here to view.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB2YXzL_O4A
Do you want to know where to hide a fictional body?
If the answer is yes, then chances are you're a crime writer.....
Why not check out my 10 week crime writing course at the Irish Writers Centre and get started!!
See Details HERE
This course with Louise Phillips, covers many elements of successful crime writing – creating tension, pace, memorable characters, effective dialogue, plot and a gripping story. Over ten weeks, workshop exercises and editorial critique will sharpen your fictional voice. Since commencing workshops, two of Louise’s students have achieved publishing deals and another two are signed with agents. If you’re looking to start or finish your crime novel, this course will get you closer to the finish line.
Why not check out my 10 week crime writing course at the Irish Writers Centre and get started!!
See Details HERE
This course with Louise Phillips, covers many elements of successful crime writing – creating tension, pace, memorable characters, effective dialogue, plot and a gripping story. Over ten weeks, workshop exercises and editorial critique will sharpen your fictional voice. Since commencing workshops, two of Louise’s students have achieved publishing deals and another two are signed with agents. If you’re looking to start or finish your crime novel, this course will get you closer to the finish line.
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Attitude, what Attitude??
So this is our granddaughter at the launch of The Game Changer - Attitude. What Attitude??....#inthegenes
RTE Radio 1 Arena Arts Programme
Don't forget to tune into RTE Radio1 Arena on Monday evening (14th September) for a live interview on #TheGameChanger
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In some great company!!!
Would you like to win a copy of The Game Changer, along with a mouse mat, mug or notebook....of course you would.....To enter simply send a photo with the book by midnight Monday the 14th and you'll be in with a chance....:-)
You can email me via the website www.louise-phillips.com or by tweet @LouiseMPhillips or through the Facebook page.....
You can email me via the website www.louise-phillips.com or by tweet @LouiseMPhillips or through the Facebook page.....
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Generosity deserves a large THANK YOU!
The gift bags for the Book Club Night at the Mansion House were put together courtesy of many people's generosity, but special thanks to Hachette Books Ireland, Bord Gais Energy Book Club, the Gutter Bookshop, Emu Ink, Yves Saint Laurent at House of Fraser Dundrum, Caroline Jackman, Health & Wellness Coach, Butlers Chocolates, the Red Line Festival, the Irish Writers Centre and Kildare Readers Festival.....
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A picture paints a thousand words and all that!!
First photo from Dublin Airport with The Game Changer and it's a goodie smile emoticon #Number1 #Thankyou
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Friday, September 11, 2015
37 Dawson Street...Book Club Rocker!!
What a fantastic night in both the Mansion House and Number 37 Dawson Street.....Book Clubs you rocked!!!
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