This novel was recognized as a finalist in The 2019 Book Excellence Award. It was just one of hundreds of books in the competition. Kashmira was selected for its high-quality writing, design, and it’s overall market appeal. The first review for this story was just two words… SIMPLY AMAZING This is an absolutely enchanting read. […]
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Epic Fantasy Fiction: The Gods of Space and Time
January 19, 2019 
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The Gods of Space and Time is a series of fantasy fiction stories and the exploits of a Yumi Master called Addric Sharano. These are feel-good stories with a host of wonderful characters, great dialogue, humour, of course, and that most indispensable of all qualities…heart and soul. They are epic adventures with interesting plotlines, and […]
Continue reading A Prayer for Brother William: A Story About Life, Death and Suffering on the Homefront.
June 2, 2017 0 Comments
A story inspired by an old family legend…about love letters that never reached their destination. After he loses his parents, William Cahill retreats into a world of his own, but his life would have spiraled out of control if it had not been for Aunt Augusta. She drags him back from the brink and transforms […]
Continue reading The Golden Phoenix – An Epic Rescue Mission
April 30, 2014 0 Comments
Accompanied by a few feisty friends, Addric embarks on a mission to rescue his brother’s girlfriend. To save Elisabeth, they have to battle it out in the Roman arena, cross the Arctic Ocean on a crystal-powered boat, venture deep into the bowels of the Earth, and then brave the fires of hell on a volcanic […]
Continue reading The Last Days of Lemuria: An Unexpected Problem Leads to an Amazing Adventure
February 18, 2014 0 Comments
Her life changes on the day that Elisabeth Trundle meets two attractive young men in The Great Library of London, but these guys are not Earthlings as she eventually finds out. Elisabeth has been having dreams about the lost continent of Lemuria ever since she was a child, but the last thing she expected is […]
Continue reading Jean-Luc Bozzoli: Visionary Artist and Wise Man of the Pacific
April 2, 2013 2 Comments
Many years ago, I used the artwork of Jean-Luc Bozzoli on this site, with his permission, of course. Jean-Luc is a visionary artist who has lived in the Pacific Islands for the past 40 years. He has spent thousands of hours immersed in the holographic undersea world of dolphins and whales, sharing his vision and […]
Continue reading Unlock Your Imagination and Its Mysterious Creative Power
April 2, 2013 0 Comments
The imagination is a mysterious concept and its whereabouts is a well-kept secret. We can’t see it or touch it and we rarely ever talk about it, but it is always waiting to be activated. Your brain is your processing plant, but your mind is the generator of thoughts and ideas which have never seen the light […]
Continue reading A Reassuring Thought
March 31, 2013 0 Comments
OUR WORK WILL LIVE ON Sometimes we need a reminder about things like that.
Continue reading A Yumi Master is An Intergalactic Peacekeeper
January 30, 2013 1 Comment
Addric Sharano is a Yumi Master and the star of these stories. Yumi Masters are intergalactic peacekeepers who work for an organisation known as the Intergalactic Alliance. They have to abide by a strict code of conduct, which means that Addric is not a delusional gun-wielding psychopath, and when he has to resolve a problem, […]
Continue reading The Magic of Creative Inspiration Comes From Above
January 30, 2013 0 Comments
Words and images are like magic wands, both of which have the power to take us on a journey of discovery. To start the creative process, just make a mark on a canvas, or write a few words on a page, and hey presto, before you know it, a door will open. As soon as […]
Continue reading Cultivating Creative Ideas: The Magic of Words and Images
January 28, 2013 0 Comments
What do you do when you don’t know how to start a new project? Well, secret number one is that you don’t have to go looking for ideas. They are there and are usually waiting for you to make a connection. Mostly, they appear as passing thoughts, and they are anything but random. They are […]
Continue reading My Little Armadillo
October 20, 2012 4 Comments
This is a snippet of a much longer poem about a remarkable creature called an an armadillo. On a day both bleak and dreary I woke a little bleary to find a little armadillo sleeping soundly on my pillow. It was round and rather bony, long-tailed, and sort of phony. Was it an animal […]
Continue reading FINALLY – A Popular Painting on Pinterest
June 26, 2012 0 Comments
Here’s something to make you smile. This painting is called FINALLY and it’s very popular on Pinterest. That probably has something to do with the caption. “It finally happened for Roger at the ripe old age of 43.” Painted in 2013. Click here to see more of my paintings. https://www.pinterest.com.au/vincentgilvarry/my-artwork/
Continue reading Tapping into the Goldmine of the Imagination for Your Writing Success
June 10, 2012 2 Comments
Ideas can be a goldmine for the aspiring author. My first novel was inspired by a word I encountered while perusing the Thesaurus on my word processor. It opened a window onto an imaginary world populated by an assortment of wonderful characters. That experience was like taking a journey into an uncharted world without a […]
Continue reading An Interview with the Author
May 26, 2012 0 Comments
Jocelyn Parrish interviews Vincent Gilvarry Vincent, the exciting news is that you have been advised by a marketing consultant that your novel, Kashmira; The Snake Charmer’s Wife has Hollywood potential. When do you expect it to hit the big screen? Vincent: Hopefully, sometime in the next five years, but it takes ages for a movie […]
Continue reading Inspiring Feedback from My Fan Club
January 28, 2012 2 Comments
These are comments from people all over the world, people who have left a reassuring message on my site. It’s not everyone, just a selection. And here they are, as far back as 2010. “Hi there, I read your blogs like every week. Your story-telling style is awesome, keep up the good work! (From Devon […]
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Vincent Gilvarry is a recipient of the 2019 Book Excellence Awards
This is a very old award...2013 to be precise...
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