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About Aoife Brennan
Hello, my name is Aoife Brennan.
And yes, I'm the author of The Cougar Diaries, Part I, II & III). I am 42 years of age and I live with my two teenage boys in Dublin.
Read about the writing of the books here in the Irish Independent http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/carol-hunt-cougar-diaries-lays-bare-funny-messy-reality-of-sex-29226647.html
I have also just translated some of my novellas into Irish - come and learn Gaelic while putting a smile on your face :-)
Cheers
Aoife
http://thecougardiariesireland.wordpress.com/
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Titles By Aoife Brennan
Frank the Butcher: The Cougar Diaries, The Prequel
Jul 21, 2015
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Frank the Butcher forms the part of three novellas written in relationship with the award winning trilogy of novels called The Cougar Diaries. The three individuals – Shirley, Frank and Derek – are all to be found within the pages of The Cougar Diaries, Part 1. Shirley is Aoife’s friend and Frank and Derek both asked her out on dates. If you want to find out more, read their stories. Then if you want to find out more about Aoife Brennan, please read my trilogy of novels - The Cougar Diaries, Part I, 2 & 3.
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Derek the Tesco Manager forms the part of three novellas written in relationship with the award winning trilogy of novels called The Cougar Diaries. The three individuals – Shirley, Frank and Derek – are all to be found within the pages of The Cougar Diaries, Part 1. Shirley is Aoife’s friend and Frank and Derek both asked her out on dates. If you want to find out more, read their stories. Then if you want to find out more about Aoife Brennan, please read my trilogy of novels - The Cougar Diaries, Part I, 2 & 3.
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Affairs 1 Marriage 1 forms the part of three novellas written in relationship with the award winning trilogy of novels called The Cougar Diaries. The three individuals – Shirley, Frank and Derek – are all to be found within the pages of The Cougar Diaries, Part 1. Shirley is Aoife’s friend and Frank and Derek both asked her out on dates. If you want to find out more, read their stories. Then if you want to find out more about Aoife Brennan, please read my trilogy of novels - The Cougar Diaries, Part I, 2 & 3.
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Mionchnuasach atá anseo – trí ghearrscéal, bunaithe ar thriúr a bhfuil aithne agam orthu: Shirley, Frank and Derek. Is cara liom í Shirley. Bhí nóisean ag Frank agus Derek dom, lá den tsaol. Más mian leat tuilleadh eolais, léigh a gcuid scéalta. Más mian leat tuilleadh eolais a fháil ormsa, Aoife Brennan, léigh m’úrscéal, The Cougar Diaries, Part I.
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Mionchnuasach atá anseo – trí ghearrscéal, bunaithe ar thriúr a bhfuil aithne agam orthu: Shirley, Frank and Derek. Is cara liom í Shirley. Bhí nóisean ag Frank agus Derek dom, lá den tsaol. Más mian leat tuilleadh eolais, léigh a gcuid scéalta. Más mian leat tuilleadh eolais a fháil ormsa, Aoife Brennan, léigh m’úrscéal, The Cougar Diaries, Part I.
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Mionchnuasach atá anseo – trí ghearrscéal, bunaithe ar thriúr a bhfuil aithne agam orthu: Shirley, Frank and Derek. Is cara liom í Shirley. Bhí nóisean ag Frank agus Derek dom, lá den tsaol. Más mian leat tuilleadh eolais, léigh a gcuid scéalta. Más mian leat tuilleadh eolais a fháil ormsa, Aoife Brennan, léigh m’úrscéal, The Cougar Diaries, Part I.
The Cougar Diaries, Part III
Dec 17, 2013
$2.99
The Cougar Diaries Trilogy – Parts I, II & III – and the Prequel
Thinking Women’s Erotica – the Genre that dares to speak its Name!
The Cougar Diaries Trilogy is a fast paced, sassy story of Aoife Brennan, newly separated and struggling with her new life as single mum to her two teenage boys. Set in austerity torn Ireland, Aoife has to struggle to keep her job and her home, to mind her two teenage boys, deal with a recalcitrant ex-husband, mind her aging parents, and to learn to date again.
Her dating exploits in Book One are a mix bag. She is faced with all the insecurities of a woman in her forties, but also with the bravery of a woman who has lived life. This combination creates some sizzling action, hilarious incidents and some sobering moments as she explores her inquisitive sexuality.
Book Two takes up the story. Aoife is now dating and continuing her exploration of herself as a sexual being. However, much as she would like to retire to her ivory tower to contemplate her navel, and other body parts, Ireland in 2013 is a scary place financially. She had to deal with the aftermath of financial meltdown in the country and the impact that has her personally. She also has to deal with series issues faced when dating a younger man.
Book Three poses yet more issues for our brave heroine. She learns that she cannot compromise who she is for another person. This is a very tough road as she is very human, full of hope and desire. Her world is also full of adventure, daring and exploration. She seizes every day and shakes the guts from it. She has a second chance at living and while her path is not clear, she is taking every opportunity that life can offer.
The Prequel is a collection of three stories based on peripheral characters from Book One; the novella was long listed for a Doire Press International Literary Short Story Award in 2013.
Published by Power Media, an imprint of Powerscourt Capital. All rights reserved.
Thinking Women’s Erotica – the Genre that dares to speak its Name!
The Cougar Diaries Trilogy is a fast paced, sassy story of Aoife Brennan, newly separated and struggling with her new life as single mum to her two teenage boys. Set in austerity torn Ireland, Aoife has to struggle to keep her job and her home, to mind her two teenage boys, deal with a recalcitrant ex-husband, mind her aging parents, and to learn to date again.
Her dating exploits in Book One are a mix bag. She is faced with all the insecurities of a woman in her forties, but also with the bravery of a woman who has lived life. This combination creates some sizzling action, hilarious incidents and some sobering moments as she explores her inquisitive sexuality.
Book Two takes up the story. Aoife is now dating and continuing her exploration of herself as a sexual being. However, much as she would like to retire to her ivory tower to contemplate her navel, and other body parts, Ireland in 2013 is a scary place financially. She had to deal with the aftermath of financial meltdown in the country and the impact that has her personally. She also has to deal with series issues faced when dating a younger man.
Book Three poses yet more issues for our brave heroine. She learns that she cannot compromise who she is for another person. This is a very tough road as she is very human, full of hope and desire. Her world is also full of adventure, daring and exploration. She seizes every day and shakes the guts from it. She has a second chance at living and while her path is not clear, she is taking every opportunity that life can offer.
The Prequel is a collection of three stories based on peripheral characters from Book One; the novella was long listed for a Doire Press International Literary Short Story Award in 2013.
Published by Power Media, an imprint of Powerscourt Capital. All rights reserved.
The Cougar Diaries, Part II
Dec 16, 2013
$2.99
The Cougar Diaries Trilogy – Parts I, II & III – and the Prequel
Thinking Women’s Erotica – the Genre that dares to speak its Name!
The Cougar Diaries Trilogy is a fast paced, sassy story of Aoife Brennan, newly separated and struggling with her new life as single mum to her two teenage boys. Set in austerity torn Ireland, Aoife has to struggle to keep her job and her home, to mind her two teenage boys, deal with a recalcitrant ex-husband, mind her aging parents, and to learn to date again.
Her dating exploits in Book One are a mix bag. She is faced with all the insecurities of a woman in her forties, but also with the bravery of a woman who has lived life. This combination creates some sizzling action, hilarious incidents and some sobering moments as she explores her inquisitive sexuality.
Book Two takes up the story. Aoife is now dating and continuing her exploration of herself as a sexual being. However, much as she would like to retire to her ivory tower to contemplate her navel, and other body parts, Ireland in 2013 is a scary place financially. She had to deal with the aftermath of financial meltdown in the country and the impact that has her personally. She also has to deal with series issues faced when dating a younger man.
Book Three poses yet more issues for our brave heroine. She learns that she cannot compromise who she is for another person. This is a very tough road as she is very human, full of hope and desire. Her world is also full of adventure, daring and exploration. She seizes every day and shakes the guts from it. She has a second chance at living and while her path is not clear, she is taking every opportunity that life can offer.
The Prequel is a collection of three stories based on peripheral characters from Book One; the novella was long listed for a Doire Press International Literary Short Story Award in 2013.
www.thecougardiariesireland.wordpress.com
Published by Power Media, an imprint of Powerscourt Capital. All rights reserved.
Thinking Women’s Erotica – the Genre that dares to speak its Name!
The Cougar Diaries Trilogy is a fast paced, sassy story of Aoife Brennan, newly separated and struggling with her new life as single mum to her two teenage boys. Set in austerity torn Ireland, Aoife has to struggle to keep her job and her home, to mind her two teenage boys, deal with a recalcitrant ex-husband, mind her aging parents, and to learn to date again.
Her dating exploits in Book One are a mix bag. She is faced with all the insecurities of a woman in her forties, but also with the bravery of a woman who has lived life. This combination creates some sizzling action, hilarious incidents and some sobering moments as she explores her inquisitive sexuality.
Book Two takes up the story. Aoife is now dating and continuing her exploration of herself as a sexual being. However, much as she would like to retire to her ivory tower to contemplate her navel, and other body parts, Ireland in 2013 is a scary place financially. She had to deal with the aftermath of financial meltdown in the country and the impact that has her personally. She also has to deal with series issues faced when dating a younger man.
Book Three poses yet more issues for our brave heroine. She learns that she cannot compromise who she is for another person. This is a very tough road as she is very human, full of hope and desire. Her world is also full of adventure, daring and exploration. She seizes every day and shakes the guts from it. She has a second chance at living and while her path is not clear, she is taking every opportunity that life can offer.
The Prequel is a collection of three stories based on peripheral characters from Book One; the novella was long listed for a Doire Press International Literary Short Story Award in 2013.
www.thecougardiariesireland.wordpress.com
Published by Power Media, an imprint of Powerscourt Capital. All rights reserved.
The Cougar Diaries, the Prequel
Nov 19, 2013
$0.99
The Cougar Diaries, the Prequel, is a collection of three stories that got away. The three individuals – Shirley, Frank and Derek – all know me. Shirley is my friend and Frank and Derek both asked me out on dates.
The Cougar Diaries, Part I, traces a year in the life of Aoife Brennan, A newly single woman, Dubliner and mother of two teenage boys - she has to fight for her way of life, overcome the antiquated legal divorce system, secure a fair future from her estranged ex and LIVE! This is about a woman living and loving again, making mistakes, embracing life and giving it lots of welly!
Aoife's debut novel has received five star reviews and loads of praise for the warmth of her writing, the humour of her character and the saucy nature of her sex scenes.
Book Two continues her journey to find true love – set against the catastrophic backdrop of recession torn Ireland, Aoife continues to battle her way against the banks, lawyers, and employers to find and secure love in a hopeless place.
Book Three concludes this trilogy and what is in store for Aoife? More drama, battles, humour and self-awareness as she journeys on. She is everywoman.
The Cougar Diaries, The Prequel gives us a glimpse of the ones that got away and a friend who almost her way. To find out more about Aoife – buy The Cougar Diaries.
Published by Power Media, an imprint of Powerscourt Capital. All rights reserved.
The Cougar Diaries, Part I, traces a year in the life of Aoife Brennan, A newly single woman, Dubliner and mother of two teenage boys - she has to fight for her way of life, overcome the antiquated legal divorce system, secure a fair future from her estranged ex and LIVE! This is about a woman living and loving again, making mistakes, embracing life and giving it lots of welly!
Aoife's debut novel has received five star reviews and loads of praise for the warmth of her writing, the humour of her character and the saucy nature of her sex scenes.
Book Two continues her journey to find true love – set against the catastrophic backdrop of recession torn Ireland, Aoife continues to battle her way against the banks, lawyers, and employers to find and secure love in a hopeless place.
Book Three concludes this trilogy and what is in store for Aoife? More drama, battles, humour and self-awareness as she journeys on. She is everywoman.
The Cougar Diaries, The Prequel gives us a glimpse of the ones that got away and a friend who almost her way. To find out more about Aoife – buy The Cougar Diaries.
Published by Power Media, an imprint of Powerscourt Capital. All rights reserved.
The Cougar Diaries, Part I
Feb 17, 2013
$0.99
The Cougar Diaries Trilogy – Parts I, II & III – and the Prequel
Thinking Women’s Erotica – the Genre that dares to speak its Name!
The Cougar Diaries Trilogy is a fast paced, sassy story of Aoife Brennan, newly separated and struggling with her new life as single mum to her two teenage boys. Set in austerity torn Ireland, Aoife has to struggle to keep her job and her home, to mind her two teenage boys, deal with a recalcitrant ex-husband, mind her aging parents, and to learn to date again.
Her dating exploits in Book One are a mix bag. She is faced with all the insecurities of a woman in her forties, but also with the bravery of a woman who has lived life. This combination creates some sizzling action, hilarious incidents and some sobering moments as she explores her inquisitive sexuality.
Book Two takes up the story. Aoife is now dating and continuing her exploration of herself as a sexual being. However, much as she would like to retire to her ivory tower to contemplate her navel, and other body parts, Ireland in 2013 is a scary place financially. She had to deal with the aftermath of financial meltdown in the country and the impact that has her personally. She also has to deal with series issues faced when dating a younger man.
Book Three poses yet more issues for our brave heroine. She learns that she cannot compromise who she is for another person. This is a very tough road as she is very human, full of hope and desire. Her world is also full of adventure, daring and exploration. She seizes every day and shakes the guts from it. She has a second chance at living and while her path is not clear, she is taking every opportunity that life can offer.
The Prequel is a collection of three stories based on peripheral characters from Book One; the novella was long listed for a Doire Press International Literary Short Story Award in 2013.
Published by Power Media, an imprint of Powerscourt Capital. All rights reserved.
Thinking Women’s Erotica – the Genre that dares to speak its Name!
The Cougar Diaries Trilogy is a fast paced, sassy story of Aoife Brennan, newly separated and struggling with her new life as single mum to her two teenage boys. Set in austerity torn Ireland, Aoife has to struggle to keep her job and her home, to mind her two teenage boys, deal with a recalcitrant ex-husband, mind her aging parents, and to learn to date again.
Her dating exploits in Book One are a mix bag. She is faced with all the insecurities of a woman in her forties, but also with the bravery of a woman who has lived life. This combination creates some sizzling action, hilarious incidents and some sobering moments as she explores her inquisitive sexuality.
Book Two takes up the story. Aoife is now dating and continuing her exploration of herself as a sexual being. However, much as she would like to retire to her ivory tower to contemplate her navel, and other body parts, Ireland in 2013 is a scary place financially. She had to deal with the aftermath of financial meltdown in the country and the impact that has her personally. She also has to deal with series issues faced when dating a younger man.
Book Three poses yet more issues for our brave heroine. She learns that she cannot compromise who she is for another person. This is a very tough road as she is very human, full of hope and desire. Her world is also full of adventure, daring and exploration. She seizes every day and shakes the guts from it. She has a second chance at living and while her path is not clear, she is taking every opportunity that life can offer.
The Prequel is a collection of three stories based on peripheral characters from Book One; the novella was long listed for a Doire Press International Literary Short Story Award in 2013.
Published by Power Media, an imprint of Powerscourt Capital. All rights reserved.
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