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The Hedgerow Schools of Ireland

October 6, 2020October 5, 2020 / Gifford MacShane / Leave a comment

In the 18th and 19th centuries, Irish Catholic children attended school to learn English and arithmetic. In densely populated areas, school might be held in an abandoned barn or building, but in the country, the children literally sat in front of the hedgerows that separated one small croft from another. There were few, if any, … Continue reading The Hedgerow Schools of Ireland

WHISPERS IN THE CANYON: Quotes from Reviewers

July 9, 2020July 8, 2020 / Gifford MacShane / Leave a comment

WHISPERS IN THE CANYON: Quotes from Reviewers ON AMAZON:  from Lainey: I stayed up all night and this morning to read this whole take in one go... If they make it a series [or] trilogy though, count me in. This is a full length novel, my favorite kind. No short story here.  from Heidi V: … Continue reading WHISPERS IN THE CANYON: Quotes from Reviewers

Whispers In The Canyon Review: P. Laughlin

March 20, 2020July 8, 2020 / Gifford MacShane / Leave a comment

A review for WHISPERS IN THE CANYON, by author P. Laughlin I really enjoyed this book! Have you ever been to a new friend's house and fell in love with their family and wished they were yours (sorry Mom and Dad!)? That's what this book did for me. This large, close-knit family overflowed with love, … Continue reading Whispers In The Canyon Review: P. Laughlin

WHISPERS IN THE CANYON: Editorial Review

November 4, 2019July 8, 2020 / Gifford MacShane / Leave a comment

Review by Mary Anne Yarde, The Coffee Pot Book Club. I'm thrilled to announce that WHISPERS IN THE CANYON has received a 5-star review from the Coffee Pot Book Club. "I didn't want to kill him..." But Russell Travers had already shot one man while he attempted to rob The White's Station Bank, how many … Continue reading WHISPERS IN THE CANYON: Editorial Review

WHISPERS IN THE CANYON Now Available!

September 18, 2019March 20, 2020 / Gifford MacShane / 2 Comments

I am thrilled to share the news that WHISPERS IN THE CANYON, the first book of the Donovan Family Saga, has been released by Soul Mate Publishing and is now available on Amazon! In the 1880s Arizona Territory, Jesse Travers' father dies and leaves her with a bankrupt ranch and a deep well of distrust. … Continue reading WHISPERS IN THE CANYON Now Available!

Tuesday Trivia: The Irish Gaelic Language

May 5, 2015September 9, 2020 / Gifford MacShane / Leave a comment

History has shown us over and over again that a society cannot be suppressed if their customs and language are allowed to flourish. It’s a lesson exemplified by the colonies’ treatment of black slaves, and of Elizabeth I's conquest of Ireland. One of the first things Elizabeth did was to order was the elimination of … Continue reading Tuesday Trivia: The Irish Gaelic Language

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