Poems from a Life
by Des Greene
Price: Free! 5630 words.
Published on April 23, 2010. Fiction.
A book of poetry by Irish poet/novelist Des Greene.
Romance and lyricism are always near the surface in these works. Modern life has almost lost connection with nature but the links are not stretched to the limit in the Irish mind. Love of countryside and sea are strong undercurrents even to personal emotional traumas. The words ride on the waves or over the hills, singing to nature.
Location: Ireland
Member Since: Nov. 17, 2009
Des Greene
Biography
In my novels I try to merge the worlds of modern science (quantum theory/relativity/cosmology) with the metaphysical world of philosophy (in particular philosophy of science and theory of knowledge).
The characters inhabit this world and struggle with the events of a sometimes brutal reality and the more ethereal reality of the mind.
Reading the novels should lead the reader on a journey that is both physically and intellectually challenging and perhaps enlightening.
The characters inhabit this world and struggle with the events of a sometimes brutal reality and the more ethereal reality of the mind.
Reading the novels should lead the reader on a journey that is both physically and intellectually challenging and perhaps enlightening.
Where to find Des Greene online
Website: http://www.desgreene.com
Twitter: irishnovelist
LinkedIn: http://ie.linkedin.com/pub/des-greene/18/39a/2b8
Blog: http://desmondgreene.blogspot.com
Twitter: irishnovelist
LinkedIn: http://ie.linkedin.com/pub/des-greene/18/39a/2b8
Blog: http://desmondgreene.blogspot.com
Books
Boy
by Des Greene
Price: Free! 6660 words. Published on March 23, 2010. Fiction.
A moving short story. Set in the grim world of early Sixties Ireland, it tells the harrowing story of a boy making his way to school. Beware - this is not for the fainthearted!
Price: Free! 6660 words. Published on March 23, 2010. Fiction.
A moving short story. Set in the grim world of early Sixties Ireland, it tells the harrowing story of a boy making his way to school. Beware - this is not for the fainthearted!
The Island
by Des Greene
Price: Free! 65300 words. Published on February 16, 2010. Fiction.
The island was to be a retreat from the world where an aging man could contemplate on his life and the reality of his existence. He had spent much time studying the complexities of modern science and its implications for philosophy and now was the time to synthesize. But real life drama intervenes as he realizes that he cannot simply escape the desires and threats of island life.
Price: Free! 65300 words. Published on February 16, 2010. Fiction.
The island was to be a retreat from the world where an aging man could contemplate on his life and the reality of his existence. He had spent much time studying the complexities of modern science and its implications for philosophy and now was the time to synthesize. But real life drama intervenes as he realizes that he cannot simply escape the desires and threats of island life.
Couples
by Des Greene
Price: Free! 71640 words. Published on November 24, 2009. Fiction.
Set in modern Dublin, the novel follows the lives of four couples as they deal with the stresses of life in Celtic Tiger Ireland. An insight into the private lives of intimate relationships leaves the reader with a sense of voyeuristic guilt. Passion and eroticism are not enough. Life throws up other more threats and disappointments. The Celtic Tiger is on its last roar. A gripping novel!
Price: Free! 71640 words. Published on November 24, 2009. Fiction.
Set in modern Dublin, the novel follows the lives of four couples as they deal with the stresses of life in Celtic Tiger Ireland. An insight into the private lives of intimate relationships leaves the reader with a sense of voyeuristic guilt. Passion and eroticism are not enough. Life throws up other more threats and disappointments. The Celtic Tiger is on its last roar. A gripping novel!
About Time
by Des Greene
Price: Free! 83800 words. Published on November 17, 2009. Fiction.
A moving love story! An amazing novel set in the Ireland of the late twentieth century, it explores the development of a young man's desire for love and his equally compelling desire for knowledge. The novel deals with current philosophical issues against the very human backdrop of emerging experience of the world. But the essential love story prevails.
Price: Free! 83800 words. Published on November 17, 2009. Fiction.
A moving love story! An amazing novel set in the Ireland of the late twentieth century, it explores the development of a young man's desire for love and his equally compelling desire for knowledge. The novel deals with current philosophical issues against the very human backdrop of emerging experience of the world. But the essential love story prevails.
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Smashwords book reviews by Des Greene
- Are You Still Submitting Your Work to a Traditional Publisher?
on Nov. 19, 2009
(no rating)
While the contents are very comprehensive time has moved on from the date of publication. The emergence of the epub standard as the leading global format (used by Sony Reader) is not really covered. Otherwise it is an excellent overview of what the indie author must overcome to free himself/herself from the clutches of the traditional publishers. Well done!
- 101 Degrees Fahrenheit
on Nov. 19, 2009
Take away the eroticism and not much left.....