behind the book
While in Ireland awaiting the wedding that spawned Pints and Power we had the opportunity to spend a few hours digging deep into the Archives at the Guinness Storehouse. Here's the story about the visit.
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A tongue‑in‑cheek ode to the Irish pub’s unsung hero—the Guinness beermat." History, materials, design, etiquette, and why coaster collecting matters.
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Discover how Guinness shapes modern Irish identity, from pub rituals and glass design to music, history, and belonging. Explore 10 inspiring ways the black pint pours heart and tradition into every glass.
behind the book
Last week, I had the chance to sit down with Hank Stolz on Radio Worcester’s The Talk of the Commonwealth to talk all things Pints and Power—from the spark behind the book, to the stories that shaped it, and what’s ahead for our Worcester launch party. If
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Last night at Bolands had it all—live music, laughter, and an unexpected shout-out for “Pints and Power” from the stage. Some Fridays just turn into stories you’ll be telling for years.
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Marking 103 years since Béal na Bláth—how Guinness and the pub framed a revolution.
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House of Guinness will pour the scandal. Pints and Power pours the story beneath the foam — history, rebellion, belonging, and me.
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Not just a fortress, but a refuge, a relationship, and a ritual.
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The first full draft of Pints and Power is complete—122 pages, 11 chapters, and a story that pours through history, identity, and belonging. The pint has settled. The next round begins.
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Their names aren’t always on the brewery gates or the trust deeds. But without them, there’d be no legacy to carry.
Writing Process
I’m still writing. Still learning. Still wrestling with how to tell a story that’s not just mine—without rushing the pour. This is a reflection on the conflict between the desire to publish and the responsibility to get it right.
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A pint in Dublin. A pint in Worcester. Thirty hours apart—and a quiet moment that changed everything. The spark behind Pints and Power.
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