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Author Archives: Ethel Rohan
This Made Me Cry
Self-doubt is a bitch. This is the most wonderful boost. It means the world to me. Thank you, Roxane Gay.
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A Few Good Things
Hi there, I wonder if anyone reads this anymore? If I’m writing into emptiness? I don’t post nearly as frequently as I once did. I send a monthly newsletter now. Sign up here on the site, if you like. I … Continue reading
Silence, Secrets Kill
This 8 minute video is so powerful. Thank you, Jamal Edwards, The Guardian, and all the brave, big-hearted men here. All of this spoke to me, and in particular the importance of catching negative, depressive thoughts and turning them around, … Continue reading
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Tagged ask for help, depression, end stigma of mental illness, help, Jamal Edwards, male bravery, stigma, suicide, The Guardian
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Who TF Cares?
There’s this cruel voice in my head. It’s always been there, trying to shut me up, keep me small. Lately, it’s sick of my efforts to market and promote my first novel. ‘Who tf cares?’ A big part of me … Continue reading
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Tagged author interviews, Bridget Quinn, Caroline Leavitt, Carolineleavittville, community, Debut Novel, family, family secrets, Food, GrottoPod, Irish author, Irish Novel, Larry Rosen, Lisa Lewis, Literary Mama, Mills College, On Parenting, Podcast, San Francisco Writers' Grotto, self-sabotage, The Booksmith, The Washington Post, The Weight of Him, wanting more, Whiskey, women writers
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Don’t Anyone Dare Wake Me Up
My husband, “Have you double-checked? Are you sure it’s THE Elizabeth Strout.”
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Book Love
My first novel, The Weight of Him, published on Valentine’s Day. It’s gotten some very nice coverage for which I’m deeply grateful. In particular, The Nervous Breakdown ran an excerpt here. There are also a number of interviews conducted by … Continue reading
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Signed Bookplate
Hey, it’s Cyber Monday! Pre-order The Weight of Him today and I’ll send you a signed bookplate! And, remember, even online shopping can support your local independent bookshop/small business. I’d like to change the world. Our world needs to be … Continue reading
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Salvage
I love flowers. Especially roses, orchids, and hydrangeas. Amongst my favorite flowers I favor certain colors–white orchids and hydrangeas, and roses in all colors except red. Which is strange because I love red. Of roses, I prefer palest pink and … Continue reading
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