Stanzas and inspirations from a poem in progress for my poetry patrons--and an upcoming Irish Poetry of Commemoration event in London The post After the Grave of a Poetess: Poem in Progress… Read More

Join me as I take a look at the history of Woodstock House, near Kilkenny, the last residence of Mary Tighe in this open post for all. The post Three Woodstocks: Open Poetry Post appeared f… Read More

Enjoy this patron-exclusive extract from my next novel, A Life Before, publishing later this year, in which WB Yeats attempts to publish his first poems in the Dublin University Review. The… Read More

MANILA, Philippines – The September-October 2023 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) board exam results, together with the full list of passers, topnotchers (top 10), top performing scho… Read More

Join me as I explore some of WB Yeats early work as featured in the Dublin University Review 1885-1886. This is an open post for all readers. The post WB Yeats Poems in the Dublin Universit… Read More

Join me as I explore the captivating world of old, medieval Irish poetry in "My Irish Poems" journey of translation and interpretation. The post My Upcoming Book of Irish Poems: Open Poetry… Read More

Enjoy this patron-exclusive extract from my next novel, A Life Before, publishing later this year, in which WB Yeats meets his first love, Laura Armstrong. The post Fiction for Patrons: WB Y… Read More

A new poem in Irish and English for my poetry patrons. I hope you enjoy this translation into English of "My Hand is Weary from Writing". The post New Poem for Patrons: My Hand is Weary from… Read More

I've finalized the covers for my Yeats-Gonne Series Books 1-3, to reflect WB Yeats interest in ceremonial magic. Hope you like! The post Final Covers for my Yeats-Gonne Series Books 1-3: Ope… Read More

I'm taking a break from the Indie Poetry Please competition, to focus on my own writing for a time. Poets, keep writing. Back soon! The post Indie Poetry Please Is Taking A Break: Open Post… Read More

A new poem in Irish and English for my poetry patrons. I hope you enjoy this translation into English of "The Deserted Home", a famous old Irish lament for the loss of loved ones. The post N… Read More

Enjoy 'Tommy's Secret", an extract from my next novel, A Life Before, publishing later this year, in which our heroine takes a late night stroll and makes a startling discovery. The post New… Read More

A new poem for my poetry patrons. Enjoy "Pangur Bán", a poem inspired by the most famous animal in the annals of Early Ireland. The post New Poem for Patrons: Pangur Bán appear… Read More

Today is the funeral of that brave, beautiful, belligerent soul, Sinéad O'Connor. In Ireland we have a saying when a ... Read more The post Sinéad O’Connor: Fight the Rea… Read More

Enjoy this extract from my next novel, A Life Before, publishing later this year, in which our heroine is faced with a dilemma at her coming out ball--shall she allow herself to be kiss… Read More

Somehow, without my willing it, without my even wanting it, my book about Maud Gonne and WB Yeats has become ... Read more The post Fiction Update: How my Maud Gonne and WB Yeats Book becam… Read More

An extract is from A Life Before, a book about the lives of the poet WB Yeats and his muse, the Irish revolutionary Maud Gonne, before they met. (Publishing later this year). In this extrac… Read More

The Holding of the Sídhe is a new poem in answer to WB Yeats, who wrote a well-known poem called “The Hosting of the Sídhe” in 1890. Poetry patrons enjoy an exclusi… Read More

Enjoy "I Am. Is Mise": A new Irish language poem by the controversial Irish poet and Republican revolutionary leader Patrick Pearse. Mise Eire. (Pronounced Misheh Aireh). Poetry patrons enjo… Read More

This is extract is from A Life Before, which publishes later this year. Fiction patrons enjoy an exclusive new extract each Friday... plus exclusives, discounts and a monthly update. Th… Read More

Enjoy "Brightness of Brightness": A new poem about the universal effect of living from fear and turning from light for poetry and all-access patrons. Poetry patrons enjoy an exclusive new po… Read More

Enjoy The Hermit's Song: A poem in both English and Irish. Poetry patrons enjoy an exclusive new poem by Orna Ross every Sunday... and more. Sign up to support indie poetry and receive exclu… Read More

This is the opening chapter from A Life Before, a prequel to Her Secret Rose, which I published some years ... Read more The post Fiction: Extract from A Life Before: Graignaspiddogue, the H… Read More

Enjoy "Making Time": A new poem about reflecting on the passing of time for poetry and all-access patrons. Poetry patrons enjoy an exclusive new poem by Orna Ross every Sunday... and more. S… Read More

Today's poem is about beginning. It's for all those who want something but are finding it hard to begin. I ... Read more The post Sunday Poem: In the Beginning appeared first on Orna Ross Read More

This is the first chapter of A Life Before, in which the narrator Rosy Cross introduces herself and touches on ... Read more The post Fiction for Patrons: Extract from A Life Before: Introdu… Read More

I have made changes to my fiction patronage, moving it off Patreon over here to my own website. If you've ... Read more The post Friday Fiction: Changes to my Fiction Patronage appeared firs… Read More

As it’s Mother’s Day in the UK on Sunday, this week's poem is for all the mothers out there and ... Read more The post This Week’s Poem: The Mother’s Lullaby appeared… Read More

Orna Ross Green Stories Novel Prize 2022 » 👤 Eligibility: In General Competitions for Writers & Poets (RSS) 🕡 Deadline: Dec 01, 2022 (See all deadlines) … Read More

Thank you for your patience with me while I revamped my reader patronage to bring it over onto my website, ... Read more The post I’m Back and Things Are Changing Around here appeared… Read More

Apply for these 10 Contest/Competitions to win Fantastic Prizes and More » Apply for these 10 fantastic competitions open to writers& poets, creatives/artists, and entrepreneurs in… Read More

SNHU 2022 Fall Fiction Contest » 👤 Eligibility: In General Competitions for Writers & Poets (RSS) 🕡 Deadline: Oct 31, 2022 (See all deadlines) 🔔 S… Read More