A WARM WELCOME
Welcome to my writing page and Writers Café Atop a Hill, where creativity flourishes in the mountains.
Embark on a journey with me through my unique and minimalist insights on writing, books, editing, publications, and marketing. These insights are crafted to inspire both beginner writers and future published authors, offering a fresh perspective on the art of writing.
Discover the value in our shop, where you can purchase my first book, Journeying - Photopoetry to Revive Your Soul, and nature photography, or explore our new and second-hand books and mindful gifts. Each item is carefully curated to enhance your writing journey. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.
Stay tuned for my upcoming blog and newsletter, which will be updated monthly(ish) with fresh insights and resources. Contact me if you'd like to be notified about their release!
MY STORY
I grew up on Montpellier Hill in Dublin. Despite facing chronic dyslexia throughout my schooling, I earned diplomas and degrees, ultimately graduating as Dr Siobhan Maher with a PhD in Food Science and Technology from University College Cork in 2004. After years in the food industry, where I faced significant stress and health issues due to the demanding nature of the work, I transitioned my career to obtain a diploma along with various certificates in Complementary Therapy.
This transformation reignited my passion for writing, a joy I had long forgotten amidst the scientific journals. I moved from writing spontaneous rhymes for my children's bedtime stories to crafting poetry and prose focused on adult mindfulness.
In 2022, I combined my love for nature photography using a Canon Powershot with poetry to create my photopoetry book, "Journeying – Photopoetry to Revive Your Soul." This was a deeply personal and creative process, where I spent hours in nature, capturing moments that inspired my poetry. The book was published in December 2023.
My long-term project is the lengthy editing process of a historical fiction draft set in 1700s Ireland. This story is a labour of love, filled with rich historical details and compelling characters. I’m also working on a second photopoetry book and a children's photopoetry book. Stay tuned for updates!
I was inspired to share my magical writing space with others, which led to the launch of Writers Café Atop a Hill in Dublin in March 2024. We have cultivated a wonderful writing and reading community and welcome all who wish to join.