The Essence of Memory

Rewind – a Collection, is an anthology of prose and poetry spanning many styles and genres that has already proven a hit with its many readers, as noted by a slew of positive reviews on Amazon, where

Eamon is from Dublin but has lived in Sligo since 2003. He writes fiction and poetry, and is currently developing a Dublin-based thriller, with another two in the proverbial drawer. He is a freelance substantive editor, and his day is governed by Cú, his Jack Russell Terrier.

Note from Ed: You can find out more about Eamon’s editing serves and mentorships at https://clearviewfictionediting.com/

Rewind – a Collection, is an anthology of prose and poetry spanning many styles and genres that has already proven a hit with its many readers, as noted by a slew of positive reviews on Amazon, where it is continuing to enjoy bestseller status in a number of categories, including Poetry and Short Stories.

The anthology’s contributors are members of Indie Authors Ireland, an online group set up on Facebook in 2023 by West Cork-based author Claire O’Conner, whose energy and determination sowed a seed that has germinated to create a dynamic group of like-minded creatives, and brought this eclectic collection of poetry, fiction, memoir, and essays to the world.

Claire put the anthology idea out to the group, and it wasn’t long before dozens of writers were coming out of the proverbial woodwork. A committee was put together, a theme was chosen – memory – and the process of submitting, editing, proofreading, cover design, and formatting got underway. Everyone gladly gave of their time, including professionals, and it soon became evident that while this first anthology would be nothing less than a learning process for many, it would also be a top-quality production.

From the start, everyone agreed that all proceeds would go to a deserving charity, and it wasn’t long before As I Am, Ireland’s autism charity, rose to the top of the initial list. Needless to say, we were delighted when Adam Harris, founder and CEO of As I Am, agreed to write the foreword.

Personally, I’m delighted to have one of my short stories included in the collection. While I’ve had work published elsewhere, this is special – maybe because I got to meet many of the contributors at our last convention in Ballinasloe, Galway. There’s nothing like having a chat – even a short one – to cement a connection. Also, being part of the anthology’s editorial team, I developed further connections with many of the writers involved. As an editor, it really is a wonderful privilege to see a writer’s work develop and take shape as it progresses to the publishing stage. I’m so lucky to have been in a position to experience that with Rewind.

If you buy this collection – available on Amazon Kindle and as a paperback – you will not fail to be impressed by the variety and depth as you dip into it. And that’s the beauty of Rewind – there is so much inside its covers. It is perfect to take to bed, where you can relish that half hour before sleep to savour a poem, or work through the layers of a tight short story, or, if you prefer, live through real-life recollections that will have you laughing, crying, and sometimes putting the book down to reflect on a piece that resonates so deeply, you find yourself back in another time, maybe when you were younger and freer, or with a loved one who impacted your life.

Even if you leave it on your coffee table, or on a shelf, its beautiful cover will pull anyone’s focus to it, with that ornamental steampunk clock epitomising old-time memories, which represents the collection’s inclusive theme: Memory. I have no doubt in my mind that readers of Rewind will remember it for years to come. Enjoy!