The Splendiferous Tale of Ferdinand Fox by Rose Morris (with illustrations by Karolina Smorczewska) was warmly received upon its launch at the SiarScéal Festival in November. A children's fable, told in the form of illustrated verse, it is whimsical, globe-trotting adventure story that also carries a cautionary tale about the fate of the planet. Ferdinand, the eponymous hero of the story, is struck one day (both literally and figuratively) with the realisation that if he does not take action to 'end the Earth's sad regression', then who will? It is available to buy online. Watch out for the e-book edition, which is coming soon.

Sorry for the Silence by Ian R. Braddock is a début anthology of poems that has had a long gestation period (as the title may suggest!). A body of work suggesting a journey and the culmination of a certain quest, to unravel the dichotomy of the human predicament: the relationship between what we want, what we need and the price paid for it. This is a collection of poetry that will be enjoyed by anyone who is not afraid to look at the world around them and discover its flaws, in order to seek out answers on a fundamental level. "It is only because of the factory that we can appreciate the meadow." It is available to buy online, in print and e-book editions.

Domestic Violence: One Woman's Nightmare by Susan R. Murphy describes, not just the experience of spousal abuse and family breakdown but also, what to do about it. Candidly written, the author deals with a traumatic issue in a manner that is self-affirming and positive. In her case, strength came from within but also from the networks and organisations that exist to support sufferers of domestic violence. It gave her the endurance, not just to survive but to rebuild her life. A must read for anyone who has experienced domestic violence or knows someone who may be going through the trauma. It is available buy online, in print and e-book edition.

Donegal Gymnasts by Seamus McCrudden, a work of contemporary Irish fiction, was published in e-book during 2015. Praise for Donegal Gymnasts has come from many quarters. It has been described as "a lovely story set in an era where life was simple yet vulnerable to loss and suffering." It is available to buy online in print and e-book editions.

Dare to be inspired and strive to create is the challenge set forth in Art is Everything, Art is Life, the début collection of poetry, paintings and photographs by multi-media artist and poet, Cormac Baker. Tales of heroism and history combine to show how art can be found in everything and everything that we live and do can serve as inspiration, thus aiding our efforts to interpret and re-interpret the world anew. It is available to buy online in print and e-book editions from the author's website.