Hello, and the warmest of welcomes to you. Here’s a few things you might be interested to know…
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At 39 I was a SAHM with two babies and a teen, no car, little means, and no place to go. We’d been through two of the worst winters in living memory and I was still suffering the effects of medical traumas that had really crushed my spirit.
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I’d always wanted to write so I started a blog. I hadn’t written creatively in over 20 years but within a year I started writing my first novel. That in turn gave me the confidence to paint and draw, another long-held dream.
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In September 2018 I published my gothic fantasy novel CAILLEACH~WITCH, now available on Amazon. Since then I’ve written four more books and published two. ‘THAT CURIOUS LOVE OF GREEN ~ NOTES FROM A WRITER’S JOURNAL’ and ‘SARAH’S HOUSE & THE CANAL’ are also available on Amazon. Two prequels to ‘Cailleach~Witch,’ ‘BANSHEE’ & ‘CHANGELING’ will be published in 2023.
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I post regularly on my fb author page www.facebook.com/janegilheaney snippets of everyday life, my creative process, inspirations, plus anything I find beautiful, inspiring and helpful to the creative soul. To me these online spaces are more than a way to reach and connect with readers. They’re part memory box and inspiration palace, other houses for curating ideas and beauty, for thinking and creating myself.
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That Curious Love of Green was the original name of this blog/website. The ethos is still the same, creativity, creative courage, and the individual. To support and encourage creativity. Empowering the creative spirit that lives in all of us.
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I’m a mother of three girls living in the county of my birth, Co. Leitrim, in the north west of Ireland. It’s wild and peaceful, the way only wild places can be. The landscape is a deep well of inspiration, a fact I only discovered that while writing my first novel. This mountain landscape where I grew up is the soul and inspiration of my novel, ‘Cailleach~Witch.’
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My professional background is pr and arts management. That’s proved a good foundation for my creative work and growth. In 2018 I qualified as an Art Therapist, another string to my beautiful bow. I enjoy hosting creativity and writing workshops and coaching. If you want to write/paint, begin writing or finish a book or other project, find your voice, get unstuck, and make your creativity more central in your life, I can help with practical advice, support and understanding.
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With Love,
Jane
Jane Gilheaney is a Best Selling author of gothic fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction. A qualified art therapist, amateur painter, and experienced pr professional. She is a passionate advocate for creative living. 

For six years she curated the popular blog, That Curious Love of Green, where her writings on life as a creative with a young family inspired a dedicated following. Over the years she has  empowered thousands of people in creativity with one to one coaching, her writing and workshops. She has also worked extensively with SME’s and entrepreneurs, on marketing, creativity and promotion for business. Jane lives in the north west of Ireland with her daughters. 

PLEASE NOTE Cailleach~Witch is now available to buy on Amazon and only 99p for kindle. Click HERE to buy.

Testimonials…

Some More of Your Letters…

”Hi Jane
Firstly, I think of where you live and go a little green with envy. But mostly I think about the greens of growth and expansion of the mind and spirit, like layer upon layer of experience and emotion that add depth to the creative character in anyone open to the adventure.
I think that’s what you are encouraging in others with your openness and your explorations.
And sometimes it’s just nice to know there are other people in the world who care about the souls out there they’ve never met on this physical plain. With what is going on right now in my country (these awful elections) opening up your blog is like the clouds parting after days of roiling clouds. Thank you.” Marilee

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Jane is inspirational, creativity queen extraordinaire. She’s carved a community out of the clear blue, and I am so privileged to have been in her first and subsequent creativity bootcamps. I learned to channel the devastation and losses in my life, and resurrected my writing. It had been the crucial piece of my recovery from domestic violence and the losses of death, divorce and owning my story as an abuse survivor. Thank you Jane’ – Melissa

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Hi Jane,
Met you briefly at the organic centre a few months ago and have been following your blog ever since. I love your random dips into fashion, culture, food, education and society- its benefits and ills. Some days you make me laugh, others I smile or even cry. Anyway, I saw the following piece elsewhere yesterday and thought of you. It’s what I love most about your blog – your CREATIVITY – Hope you like it. Thanks for the elements of grace and beauty you bring to everyday life… it reminds me to LIVE life. Marian x

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Jane

Just had to drop you a line. I have been following you for a bit now and the images, quotes, poems, etc you post never fail to bring a smile to my face. Thank you for sending out kindness and beauty. It’s appreciated. Elizabeth

 

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Dear Jane, Keep up the fab work.Without wanting to sound like a fruit cake you have inspired me. I have taken out my old box of watercolours, and promised the kids we will paint this evening. I used to be creative but bar cooking have forgotten that side of me. Aisling.

Dear Jane adore your blog, the poetry and images the food and shopping lists can so relate.. Think you create a very special presence and the whole tone and depth of your postings is so very beautiful and meaningful..and utterly smart and not at all flimsy, fluffy or wishy washy. I applaud what you do your courage and intellect. From another sensitive, witchy fearsome do absolutely her own thing always soul. Just wanted to show you support and urge you on, for you to know what you do is very special wonderful work, with kindest regards Maria..

Our house in flowers - Jane Gilheaney Barry - That Curious Love of Green

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What participants are saying about Jane’s ‘Creativity Coaching and Bootcamps/Workshops’…

‘This is a fabulous experience! I’ve been here since the October bootcamp and have no intention of leaving. I’ve found support, inspiration, and affirmation…as well as a bunch of new friends who I wouldn’t trade for anything!’ – Kim Smith, Tennessee, U.S

‘This is an exceptional place to share your hopes and dreams for a creative future!! It is such a safe and welcoming space. I have been here since the October creative Bootcamp and it has been such a wonderful experience!! Everyone in the group had fears and reservations about sharing their innermost creative dreams, but once you say ‘the words and soak up the warmth and encouragement you will feel like you can achieve anything!! Please if you can just give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!!!’ – Michelle Bermingham

”This has been a pivotal experience in my life. I’d put away the creative part of myself for so long, only using in cases where I could blend it with something that could be deemed productive. It is like a part of me has reawakened. Creativity itself is productive, we are here to create the life we want.
The group is such a wonderful collection of expressive, compassionate, encouraging and endearing souls. If you are looking for a place to be brave, this is it.” – Melissa Steffy

”The Creativity Bootcamp has been a key to re-start the stalled Artist inside my heart – I’m already loving the Salon and can’t wait to see what this next year will bring! Encouragement, inspiration, and beauty on all sides… I think this was exactly what I’ve been needing for years, without knowing I needed it. Onward and upward!!’ – Jules Sevenky, Kentucky, US

‘I totally recommend this for any creative individual. I did the bootcamp. I am overjoyed I did, it has led to so many sparks of inspiration, new friendship, fun and advice. I am a blogger and the writing tips I have garnered have been amazing. I write confidently from the soul now.’ – Kathryn O’Sullivan

”Where to start? The October Bootcamp gave me focus. Daily accountable focus to do something I’d wanted for so long. The way everyone interacted, sparking off new ways of looking at old ideas has been, and I know this sounds cliched, a huge wake up call. I’ve always created but lacked the discipline to do it every day.”
To integrate my personal path of creativity into my everyday life until I was just ‘doing’ it with almost every breath seemed an impossible thing. Now not a moment goes by where I don’t ponder my next step.
They say it takes 6 months to retrain the brain into new habits and I feel a good measure along that path already. The Salon is the natural extension of the Bootcamp. A comfortable home to venture into after a day of mundanities. Where one can get sit down and talk about what ideas have cropped up, how best to express oneself and feel like you’ve plonked down into a comfortable chair to talk with those who just ‘understand’ and embrace your creativity.” – Tig Beswick, Canberra, Australia

”The first bootcamp was my greatest gift of 2015 –it deepened my creative practice, led me into my long-lost tribe, connected me to my kindred spirits, and helped me deal with the plagues of pursuing a creative life — the doubts, fears, guilt, and anger, to name a few.

If you have ever wondered and looked for a safe but productive place for your inner artist, then consider participating in the 2nd Creativity Bootcamp in February.It doesn’t matter whether that inner artist is a seed, a sprout, a shaky shrub, or a full-grown tree — the bootcamp will help you with what you need at your particular creative stage.I was a misshapen bonsai, but now I am definitely something else that grows in a magical forest.” – Marichit Garcia, Artist at Ink & Water, Pasig, Philippines.

One thought on “ABOUT ME

  1. Hi Jane, just found your blog at the Irish blogs Pinterest board. Looking forward to havin a look around some more.

  2. Dearest Jane,
    This is my first visit to your beautiful blog. I have been following you on Facebook over the last months or so and posting to my various pages.
    Your talent knows no end! You are extraordinarily gifted in every way. Your beautiful words, your artistic creations, your house decoration – the beauty of your heart and soul shines and everything you touch.
    I am truly blessed I’m grateful to have found you. I look forward to reading and viewing everything I can on your blog. That may take me some time, but I will get through, very happily!
    How I wish I lived close to you. I so would enjoy sitting down and chatting over a cup of tea or three.
    I leave you with blessings, prayers for all things wonderful, and much love and appreciation.
    Thank you, again, so very much for sharing your beauty; your beautiful spirit, your beautiful blog, your beautiful home, your beautiful art, and your beautiful words and creations on Facebook. You are truly an absolute joy!
    From the southern United States, Madison Alabama, Deborah.

    1. My goodness what an incredible comment Deborah, I am blushing and smiling and had to read it a few times : ) Thank you for those lovely words and for following, sharing etc. I really appreciate it so much thank you. I will come back and read this anytime I feel ‘meh’ : )

  3. Oh what a wonderful house…so inspirational.
    Can I come and stay for a few days?
    Seriously….
    Thanks,
    Jane

  4. Dear Jane,

    Thank you for your beautiful blog posts. They show a wisdom and fortitude that can be lacking today.

    I would like to go through a “literary bootcamp” with you. How do I go about it?

    Warmest Regards,
    Anna Abraham Gasaway

    1. Thank you Anna, that’s very nice of you to say. I’m afraid I don’t have any bootcamps planned in the near future but will let you know if that changes. Sorry to disappoint.

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