My new novel 'The Cry of the Sebac' has just been published on Amazon Kindle

It gives me great pleasure to announce that my new novel, 'The Cry of the Sebac', has just been published

on Amazon Kindle.

I am the Sebac Gaoth,
the Hawk on the Wind,
one who has lived beyond memory.
I have listened to the tune of the earth
since before time began
but the music of the world grows sad.

A 12-year-old boy called Fintan meets a mysterious talking bird who claims to have lived forever. The bird, who describes himself as the Sebac Gaoth (the Hawk on the Wind), wants to warn the boy about the danger facing mankind, and to bring him to a fantastic revelation about his own origins and destiny.

The Sebac is a manifestation of ancient wisdom. In the Irish mythic tradition, the hawk appears as a shamanic presence, a voice from the ancient world. The boy represents innocence, but Fintan is about to come of age, and his experiences with the Sebac mark an initiation of sorts, a transition from ordinary mortal to the heroic figure of salvation that mankind desperately needs.

But what can one boy do in the face of such tremendous adversity?

As he journeys through mind and spirit and cosmos, the boy meets several of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Prophecy says they will help man in one final battle against darkness. But the Dananns have their own ideas about who the Samildánach (the Many-Gifted) is, and they want to reveal the one who will shine light into the darkest places and battle to prevent the fall of mankind.

You can purchase the novel on Amazon.com here:
http://www.amazon.com/Cry-Sebac-Anthony-Murphy-ebook/dp/B01DE75Z50/

And on Amazon.co.uk here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cry-Sebac-Anthony-Murphy-ebook/dp/B01DE75Z50/

You might also want to check out my author page on Amazon, and indeed my other books:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/B001JOY804

The book has its own website which you can view here:
http://thecryofthesebac.blogspot.com

The beam of light and the triple spiral

A montage of images from Newgrange at Winter Solstice by Anthony Murphy

Shortly I noticed that the beam of light was moving along the ground, in the dust, reaching forward slowly. And where I had been floating before, now I was sitting in a crouched position on the floor in the darkness. I looked around and could see the dim surface of big stones, to my left and right, and above me. The light crept forward slowly towards me. I realised that it was going to reach me, and that perhaps I might block its path. So I moved aside, and watched as it reached further back into this great stone chamber. It now seemed as though this small beam of light was illuminating the great cave I found myself in. The light had reached the furthest chamber, and there, upon one of the stones, was a beautiful carved symbol, a triple spiral. As soon as I saw it, I could sense that I was breathing again, that the air was moving about me, and I could feel my body again.

From 'Land of the Ever-Living Ones' by Anthony Murphy.

Gathering around the fire to tell stories

Another quote from Land of the Ever-Living Ones, about the value of fireside stories.

Moonset . . . the sadness of a thousand partings

Video - ancestors watched the stars and told stories

This is me reading a short passage from Land of the Ever-Living Ones, about how the ancestors watched the stars in the evening sky and told stories about them.

Water is like a free bird . . .

Another quote from LOTELO. Feel free to download and share. Don't forget you can get a signed copy of the book direct from the author at this link: http://www.mythicalireland.com/landoftheeverlivingones/land-of-the-ever-living-ones.html

I had awoken from the most magnificent dream

Another quote from LOTELO. Please feel free to download and share.

Launch night a tremendous success

Land of the Ever-Living Ones was officially launched at The Barbican Centre, Drogheda, on Friday night, November 29th 2013. The launch was officiated by Guest of Honour Róisín Fitzpatrick, Artist of the Light (left), who is pictured with author Anthony Murphy, MC Laura Murphy (who was also the book's editor), and Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin and her son Macdara, who provided beautiful music on the night. A great crowd turned out for the launch.

The book can be purchased for Amazon Kindle at these links:
http://www.amazon.com/Land-Ever-Living-Ones-Anthony-Murphy-ebook/dp/B00GPMOS0U/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Land-Ever-Living-Ones-Anthony-Murphy-ebook/dp/B00GPMOS0U/

and the printed version can be ordered direct from the author at his website here:
http://www.mythicalireland.com/landoftheeverlivingones/land-of-the-ever-living-ones.html

You can now order a printed copy of 'Land of the Ever-Living Ones' online at Mythical Ireland

You can now order printed copies of 'Land of the Ever-Living Ones'. The order page is on the Mythical Ireland website. Above is a photo of some neatly-arranged copies of the book which has just arrived from the printer in recent days. Some of you might have purchased the Amazon Kindle version, but I know lots of people want a physical printed version. Now you can easily order it using a credit/Visa card or PayPal using the button on the Mythical Ireland page.

Because this book is self-published, I don't yet have a distributor, so copies are only available direct from me at this time. The book is priced at 7 euro. If you are in Ireland, postage and packaging will be an extra €2. If you are anywhere else in the world, P&P is €4.

Don't forget that if you were anywhere in Ireland, you are welcome to attend the book's official launch this Friday, November 29th, in The Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, at 7.30pm. Thanks.

Free signed copies being posted to donors tomorrow

This book would not have been possible in printed format without the support of all those who donated towards its printing. Right now my wife Ann is carefully wrapping copies of LOTELO that I have signed for the donors - they will be going out in the post tomorrow. Thank you to each and every one of you, from the bottom of my heart.

I must keep my fire going . . . on this beautiful earth

Another inspiring quote from 'Land of the Ever-Living Ones'. Please feel free to download and share!

The otherworld lies under the western ocean, on a mystical isle ...

Another quote from 'Land of the Ever-Living Ones'. Feel free to download and share.

Three great covers - Anthony Murphy's books

Anthony Murphy's latest book, 'Land of the Ever-Living Ones', a novella, pictured alongside his two works of non-fiction, 'Island of the Setting Sun' and 'Newgrange: Monument to Immortality'.

Drogheda Life and Drogheda Leader articles about book

The Drogheda Life website and the Drogheda Leader newspaper have both featured articles about my new novella this week in advance of the launch. The book is already available on Amazon Kindle and the printed version will be launched in Drogheda next week.

Click this link to read the Drogheda Life article:
http://droghedalife.com/895/55971/a/drogheda-authors-first-foray-in-to-the-world-of-fiction

You can read the Drogheda Leader article on their website.

Fantastic journeys to Tír na mBeo, where there is no death

Another quote from Land of the Ever-Living Ones, now available on Amazon Kindle and soon to be available from the author in printed format.

The Dagda has come, bringing light into the darkest places

Another quote from Land of the Ever-Living Ones. The book will be launched in The Barbican Centre, Drogheda, on Friday, November 29th, at 7.30pm. Guest of honour: Róisín Fitzpatrick, Artist of the Light. With music by Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin. Wine/soft drinks and snacks will be served. See you there!

The magic of fire . . . a quote from Land of the Ever-Living Ones

To celebrate the fact that my new novella and first work of fiction, 'Land of the Ever-Living Ones', is now available to download on Amazon Kindle, here's another quote from the book. Feel free to download and distribute this free wallpaper.

The storm is always followed by sunshine and calm

I'm delighted to report that 'Land of the Ever-Living Ones' has gone to print. I hope to announce details of a launch event shortly. In the meantime, here is another uplifting quote from the novella. 

The moon says 'I am yours. I am forever'

Another quote from 'Land of the Ever-Living Ones'. The good news is that the book is ready for print, and the cover is finished. The files will hopefully be sent to the printer in the next few days.

The flaming globe: an inferno of hope that breaks the dawn . . .

Another quote from the forthcoming novella 'Land of the Ever-Living Ones'. I am glad to report that we are almost at the target for donations and are currently talking to a printer with a view to getting the book published within the next week or so. Thank you for all your support so far.