"...meet characters that step off the page
and get under your skin!"
and get under your skin!"
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Emma is the author of two novels, A Beautiful Game and Wings to Fly, published by Crooked Cat Books. Both books are currently out of print although they can still be found to buy online.
Emma was awarded a master’s with distinction in Creative Writing from the University of Stirling and is currently working on the edits of her next novel.
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Skara Brae
Any Scot can tell you the word brae translates to hill, but no one knows what skara means. And what about the people who lived here, what did they call this place? Did they even give it a name? Skara Brae, I discover, is a place of questions, not answers. Read Emma's creative memoir piece on the website of Scottish Mountaineering Press here. |
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Postbox Issue 5
Red Squirrel Press have published the fifth issue of their fabulous collection of short stories, and Emma is delighted to have her story, 'For Sale' included. Buy your copy here. |
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View from a Top Floor Window
Tam is tracking aircraft, Elizabeth is keeping count of the days whilst trying to solve a crossword clue and Charlie is doing his best to get his neighbours to stick to the rules! Follow the lives of Tam, Elizabeth and Charlie during lockdown. Put the kettle on, sit back and listen to Emma's collection of short stories, View from a Top Floor Window. |
Essential Items Only
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Emma wrote this short story after she found herself pondering over what the phrase, 'essential items only' means. Have a listen here.
And please follow Thrawn Craws on Facebook to hear a wonderful variety of words of poetry and prose. |
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Big Pete and the Russians
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One Weekend in Falkirk...
Last Saturday night, Emma was delighted to be invited to launch Wings to Fly as part of the #oneweekendinfalkirk arts festival. Thank you to everyone who came along and made the evening so special. |
Thanks to writer and novelist, Helen MacKinven for hosting the second half.
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Launching Wings to Fly
The official launch of Wings to Fly was held in Cafe Bar 1912. Thanks to everyone who came along - your support is incredible! |
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Scotland, 1980
Cathy Munro is not like the other girls in her small town. Inquisitive and full of spirit, she sets out on a mission to talk to God in the hope of securing her place in Heaven. So when the miracles she prays for start to happen, she’s sure she’s on the right track. But then she notices her mother is acting strangely and avoiding her questions. And why is everyone determined to stop her becoming friends with the boy next door? Could it be because he goes to a different school? Cathy soon learns that her miracles have consequences, and that life isn’t as simple as she’d once thought. |
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Book Week Scotland
As part of Book Week Scotland, Emma was invited along by Mid Calder Library to host an evening to celebrate our nation's love of reading. It was a fantastic evening of fun, which included plenty of audience participation. A massive thank you to everyone who came along, as well as to the staff who stayed behind late to make sure everyone got their book signed. |
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"A West Lothian teacher has penned a new book which was inspired by children who suffer football-related violence at home.
And while Emma says the lead character is not based on any one child, she says she hopes her novel, A Beautiful Game, will help inspire all families in similar situations to get the help they need." Continue the interview here. |
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Read the interview with Jenny Morrison from the Sunday Mail.
"AS primary school teacher Emma Mooney listened to the football results each weekend, she admits she used to subconsciously hold her breath.
Emma wasn’t a football fan and, to her, it didn’t matter which teams won or lost.
But she still feels haunted by her early years as a young teacher when she realised there were children in her class who were likely to see their mothers being beaten or be abused themselves if their father’s favourite team didn’t win."
Read the whole interview here.
Emma wasn’t a football fan and, to her, it didn’t matter which teams won or lost.
But she still feels haunted by her early years as a young teacher when she realised there were children in her class who were likely to see their mothers being beaten or be abused themselves if their father’s favourite team didn’t win."
Read the whole interview here.
Konect Magazine
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“Juggling work as a part time teacher, mother to three children and having the staying power to write and see a book through to publication is an impressive feat.
Emma deftly captures the contradictions and complications of the situation. Her deep understanding of the characters appears effortless.” |
A Beautiful Game
"The year is 2012 and in Scotland men don't hug other men and boys don't ever tell other boys that they're missing their mum."
Robbie MacFarlane is a disappointment to his father. Named after the top striker of Hearts Football Club, his dad calls him their lucky mascot, but Robbie has two left feet and secretly spends his time in the world of books. His dad says books are for girls.
"The year is 2012 and in Scotland men don't hug other men and boys don't ever tell other boys that they're missing their mum."
Robbie MacFarlane is a disappointment to his father. Named after the top striker of Hearts Football Club, his dad calls him their lucky mascot, but Robbie has two left feet and secretly spends his time in the world of books. His dad says books are for girls.