My Books
My first book, 'Faded Belonging,' is a collection of poetry rooted in Irish heritage, family stories, and the traditions of Galway and Cork - verses born from the people and places close to my heart.
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THE BALLAD OF GEORGE STEPHENSON - a song of a 'Geordie' hero and the 'Father of the Railways'
Faded Belonging
In ‘Faded Belonging,’ Maria explores family history, childhood, ancestors, and the quiet unease of losing one’s place. Rooted in emotional truth and authenticity, these poems carry a raw, unvarnished honesty born from deeply personal experience. The language is stripped back and conversational, shaped by the dialect and phrasing of the North East and Ireland - giving the work a vivid, documentary feel, as if history itself is being spoken aloud. Discover more about the book here.
Trips, Travels and Treasured Memories - coming soon
Scheduled for publication later this year, Maria explores journeys of every kind - from roads walked to the quiet paths of memory.
Rooted in the same emotional truth and authentic voice, these poems carry a warm, unvarnished honesty drawn straight from lived experience.
The language is vivid and conversational, giving every piece the feel of a story shared along the way.
She weaves outward travel and cherished remembrance together, capturing departure, discovery, homecoming, and all the moments that stay with us long after the journey ends. Discover more as publication nears.
