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We are co-authors and cousins Elly Walsh and Ionia Ni Chroinin, writing under the pseudonym Maria Rayburn.

When she was 18, California-born Elly went to live with 17-year-old Ionia, in Galway, Ireland. We quickly discovered that we had similar tastes in literature and passions for writing.

During a winter filled with books, Irish lessons and, of course, countless cups of tea, we began writing what was to develop into the Credentor's Circle trilogy. Unfortunately, we had barely finished the first couple of chapters when Elly had to return home to the states.

Now eight years, hundreds of phone-calls, and thousands of lines of aol and gmail chat later, we have nearly completed the trilogy and are still as dedicated as ever.

We are eager to hear what you think of our work, and just as eager to read and comment on your work!

You can contact us at:
credentors (at) yahoo (dot) com

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Some of our favorite children's books:
The Hounds of the Morrigan
The Lives of Christopher Chant, and other things by Dianna Wynne Jones
Harry Potter (all seven of them, with special consideration to number three)

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The Forgotten Room

M. Rayburn

The power to create whatever you want can be dangerous.


Tom's visit to his Irish cousins, Moggy and Ruairí, was far from uneventful. What with learning Irish, keeping the peace between his feisty cousins, and breaking into dilapidated mansions in the dead of night, there was always plenty to do. Nothing, however, could have prepared Tom, his cousins or their friend, Aoife, for the strange things that were to happen to them that winter.

When Moggy accidentally makes all the inhabitants of Kentpark town disappear, the four resolve to find out once and for all what is behind these increasingly mysterious events.

So begins the first book in the Credentor's Circle trilogy, an adventure that leads Tom, Moggy, Ruairí and Aoife to discover the long-lost art of Credenting. They learn how to bring the imagined to life, an ability once common throughout the world - but the more they learn, the more questions they have: What is this strange power that they have stumbled upon? Why is there someone following them? And who are the five mysterious guardians, locked away in their forgotten room?

**A guide to Irish pronunciation, words and phrases can be found in the last chapter- Ch 23!**

 

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I wrote 1114 days ago

Hi Jennifer- I really like this! It is extremely well written, the dialogue is believable and it is really spooky. I actually don't have anything negative to say, and am putting it on my shelf! Best of luck, Maria view book

I wrote 1115 days ago

This is an exciting story you've got here! I love the set-up of the boy with no memory and lots of mystery. There are some great puzzles to be solved...why is he on the ship? why is he able to make Fin speak? etc. I also like the conceit of "homework"-- something that your readers would be able... view book

I wrote 1115 days ago

Lovely. A book that can be picked up at any time and always have another interesting thought or useful tip to tell you! I love baking and gardening so it's a real pleasure to find a book that brings both together, as well as information on so many other pass-times that can make our homes warmer and ... view book

I wrote 1116 days ago

Hi Mike-- What a compelling, strong narrative voice! I was drawn into Linda/Maxie's world effortlessly. She is a very real character, and you have dealt with very difficult themes and situations very well. My only comment would be that it felt like there were places where I thought you could t... view book

I wrote 1116 days ago

Hi Lynn-- Oh my gosh, I'm horrified, too, just like Poppet! This is really creepy, so well done. The characters are alive (in Naomi's case a little *too* alive...I can't wait until she gets her comeuppance) and very unexpected (*what* is Vivien's issue?). The only thing I noticed while I was re... view book

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