A “To Be Continued” piece about leaving Ireland and starting over in Northern California. With coffee, all things are possible. Photo: Tara D. Smith

An interview with The Clare Champion provided a bit of the story behind my stories. (Many thanks, Andrew Hamilton) Photo: Myriam Riand

Ruairí McKiernan interviewed me for the Creative Souls of Clare Podcast, and we chatted about writing, community, war, healing, and so much more. Photo: Myriam Riand

An excerpt from my memoir essay collection, Sunflowers in Iraq. This “title track” from the book has layers of healing, peace, and safety woven throughout. Photo: Tara D. Smith