I’d be delighted if you’d like to sign my guestbook and leave me a message. Just leave a comment below and thanks for dropping by.
I’d be delighted if you’d like to sign my guestbook and leave me a message. Just leave a comment below and thanks for dropping by.
Hi Roisin, you are a new author to me and I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Restaurant! You are clearly someone who has a real interest in people and your story is all about love, kindness and forgiveness. So I was a little surprised at your reference to ‘someone eager to help her to find God or Jehovah’ on pg 243. I thought you might be interested to know about the many kinds of voluntary work Jehovah’s Witnesses do : https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=502018515&srcid=share
I’m sure you’re very busy but this link is worth a look. I look forward to reading more of your work.
Best regards,
Dana
HI Dana. Many thanks for taking the time to get in touch, and I’m glad you enjoyed The Restaurant. The comment you refer to was spoken by one of my characters, and clearly doesn’t reflect my own thinking….also, the character didn’t actually say anything negative about any religion; the phrase is simply part of her stream of consciousness as she wonders who might be ringing her doorbell. I would be very sorry if you took offence at it, and clearly none was meant. Best, Roisin x
Hi Roisin, its Kim from New Zealand , wanted to write and thank you so much for your latest book, The restaurant , I am half way through reading it and so far, its such a wonderful book, and it even mentions New Zealand in it :),. I have loved reading your books since I found “One Summer” this was the first book I read of yours and since then,, I have read everything I can find that you write, thank you, and hope you are coping through these strange times 🙂
Kim, thanks so much for your lovely message, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed The Restaurant, along with a few more of the books, great to get the positive feedback, means a lot. (Must admit I had to do a search through the book to find my mention of NZ – found it!) I’m managing fine thanks – luckily my working life has changed not at all since covid-19 descended on us all! Stay safe xxx
Hello Roisin, I am not one to write to authors, but I have just spent the last 3 weeks devouring your books, I have read the majority of them & they have kept me from going bonkers during this summer of the Pandemic. Thank you for such great stories. Robin
Thanks so much, Robin – I’m delighted you found the books a help in these surreal times. Thanks for taking the time to let me know – Roisin xx
Hi Roisin,
Haven’t got to read The Restaurant yet but really looking forward to it.
Just wondering if you’ll be continuing the ‘Roone’ series as I really enjoyed each and every one of those books, loved the interesting plot, the depth of characters and also the beautiful island setting.
Please, please don’t rule out another one…..many thanks, you’re an amazing talent.
best regards
Margaret Bradley. 😊
Margaret, thanks so much, I’m delighted you’re enjoying the Roone series. I think I’ll be shot if I don’t write another, but it mightn’t be for another while, I need to recharge my Roone batteries! It will come though…….Roisin xx
I just finished The Restaurant. Loved every word and am so sad to be finished with it! I already miss Emily, Bill, Heather, Astrid and more. Thank you for sharing the gift of your writing with us.
Thanks so much Maggie, delighted you enjoyed it! Roisin xx
I have loved all your books. I am reading and loving The Restaurant now. Torn between
binge reading and savoring it so it will last longer. Thanks for sharing your wonderful gift with us readers. I’m sure it isn’t always easy, but please keep on writing–love your books
Thank you so much Karen – I love what I do, and like everything it’s not always easy – butmessages like yours are great to keep me going, and very welcome! xxx
Thank you Roisin for another fantastic novel. I have just finished The Restaurant and I loved it. It has brought so much cheer into my life when all around seems to be doom and gloom. I have enjoyed all your books and I am just so glad I discovered ‘One Summer’ in my local library one summer! I loved the Roone books but I now think we need another trip back to The Food of Love restaurant. Talking about food, have you ever thought about doing a cookery book as I have noticed the lovely mouthwatering descriptions of food in so many of your novels? Great name for Bill’s dog by the way! Can’t wait for your October offering as I usually have to wait for my birthday in June for your latest offering and I love a book at Christmas.
Linda, lovely to hear from you again. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed The Restaurant – and you’re not the first to request a sequel, so I’ll certainly consider it. A few people have asked me if I’ve thought about writing a book set during the pandemic, but I’m not sure too many would want to read it! I think I’d prefer to offer feelgood escapes from the challenges of life….Happy birthday to you – if you told me the date I’m afraid it’s forgotten, I have the memory of a goldfish! And yes, not long to wait till It’s That Time of Year hits the shelves…..Roisin xx
Hello Roisin I have just finished reading your new book “The Restaurant “ and as usual loved it .I am very pleased that you have a new book that will be published in October ,can’t wait .
Kind regards Gillian
Thanks a million, Gillian, delighted you enjoyed it – and yes, It’s That Time of Year up next! I’m exhausted!!!
The loss of sleep was totally worth it! I just wondered how you plan your amazing writing. Do plan out each chapter or just write and see what happens? Also how long does a book take you to write, roughly? Lauren x
I’d never start a book without a plot. Not very detailed, just a couple of pages with the main plot points, and the ending. The story could change as I wrote, but still wouldn’t start without a plot. I usually write a book a year, so first draft of around 100,000 words would take between 5 and 7 months, and then maybe another couple of months editing and fine tuning. Roughly eight or nine months work in total, in between my editor reading, and the copy editor and proofreader doing their things. I would say too though that you need to read a lot – you mentioned that you don’t, and I think you have to be a consistent reader to be able to write. Good luck!
Ah OK great, that’s so helpful thanks. I used to read a lot more, just struggled for time in the last year or so. But I am getting back into it during quarantine!
Glad to hear you’re getting back in. There are so many wonderful books out there! xx
Hi there,
I wanted to get in touch with you for 2 reasons. Firstly to complain for how much sleep your book took from me! Many nights I said I’d read a chapter or 2 from ‘something in common’ and then before I knew it, it would be 2am. As a 20yr old uni student, I don’t read much but your book kept me off Netflix every night. I felt so attached to the characters that I couldn’t put it down and cried my eyes out. Secondly to thank you. I’ve always liked the idea of writing but never given it serious thought. But your book has inspired me to write my first book. So I am going to be spending the rest of quarantine reading more of your books and writing my own. In fact, I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions?
Kind regards,
Lauren
HI Lauren, delighted you enjoyed Something in Common (sorry about the lost sleep!) Feel free to ask questions, not that I have all the answers, and I’m currently editing my next book so my free time is limited but I’ll do my best – Roisin x