Got a mention in a review about Alan Murphy's book: It must be something in the tranquillity of Lismore that attracts quality children’s authors and artists. Corina Duyn has established a fine reputation for inspirational work and unique childrens stories, along with excellent artwork, in her books. Now we have the equally poetic work with quality and quirky art design from another Lismore-based childrens author, poet and artist, Alan Murphy with an amazing new book, The Mona Lisa’s On Our Fridge.

Books, art & post cards! available from online  SHOP

Working on the second story in the Cirrus Chronicles. Watch this space!! (above image, one of the illustrations)

I have written and illustrated the first book in a series of Fables, chronicling the adventures of Cloud Fairy Cirrus Kalani. See Cirrus Chronicles-Landing in Ballynelligan for sample pages, and list of bookshops. To order a copy go here

I have been awarded the Artlinks Bursary 2009 for this project. See Artlinks. 

 See Short Story for samples of previous short story writing. 

In 2006 I published my first book "Hatched" which follows my creative journey through the illness M.E. See Hatched for sample pages and which shops stock Hatched. Go here to purchase a copy. See the Reviews/Hatched  page for articles from various newspapers and magazines. The documentary accompanying the book is now to be see on You-Tube

"I haven’t loved a book this much in years. Beautifully designed, this is something really special and uplifting.   Dip into it during bleak moments and take away a thought, image or poem for the rest of the day". (Editors note in InterAction, magazine for M.E.)

See Photography  for a few snapshots of life around me: my cat Robert; flowers and birds, and a few 'quirky' ones. Some of the images are available as postcards from Lismore Gallery and Photographic Studio, or can be ordered via my Shop 

See Lismore Art for information about the town and of the artists and writers working/ living in Lismore. Including the Lismore Gallery & Photographic studio, which is now taking bookings for Black and White Photography workshops and tuition in Darkroom practice. See:  Lismore Gallery

I have created a page dedicated to Women  Here you can find information, and links to writers, artists, and women I admire in general.

See the MEme page for abstracts of my alter ego MEme's diaries and photos. This little stuffed toy, made it possible for me to visit friends and family, while housebound. A FUN read!!! 

The ME page has information about ME/CFS, including the Fit to Fly DVD/Documentary (view it on You-Tube), book suggestions, yoga tapes and stories/blogs written by people living with ME. 

Two of my siblings live in Ireland, and are both involved in the arts/crafts. My sister Ina makes bags and has recently discovered the art of drawing. See her website: Ina Duyn 

My brother Joop, has a furniture restoration/ making business in Kenmare, where he is helped by his son Adrian, who studied at Letterfrack: Furniture Conservation and Restoration. Adrian is about to publish a book on furniture making in Killarney. No website (yet). There is a website however of their holiday home Fuchsia Cottage

The only brother still living in Holland is emerged in music. One of the bands he plays in is called: Stone Def  See him play the harmonica at youtube

A song close to my heart!

Today I went flying in my favorite patch of sky, I circled and I circled above the world so high, and I thought to myself, what a lovely lovely thing, to be up here with the clouds, to be flying right out loud on little wings.