One Spirit of Love
Céad Míle Fáiltea thousand welcomes
Hello, I’m Colleen Marie and welcome to One Spirit of Love ✞
I'm a Catholic homemaker, homeschooling mom, teacher, and author of inspirational small-town romance with traditional Irish charm. I hope the love of Jesus shines through all that I do and in every word that I write.
Join me as we travel through timeless stories filled with beautiful country settings, endearing small towns, memorable characters, and heartwarming romance.
I’m delighted you’re here and I look forward to sharing this journey with you!
Love & Blessings!
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Stories
Inspirational stories including The Emerald Isle University Series, The Hometown Love Series, A Redwood Hills Mystery, and The Irish Seaside Series.
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Offerings
Nature Writing Course, Writing Mentorship, Learning & Wellness Sessions, Clean Living, Soul Core, and The Art of Letter Writing Course (Coming Soon)
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Love Notes Community
A community where you can connect with others through the traditional art of letter writing. COMING SOON!
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Journal
Reflections on faith, story inspiration, animal-assisted learning and wellness, small-town adventures, and heartfelt prose and poetry.
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Learning & Wellness
Nature-based and faith-inspired teaching in the classical learning style for training of the body, mind, and soul. Homeschooling from the heart.
Recent Book Release
Kayleigh’s Knight
CHRISTIAN NEW ADULT FICTION NOVEL
EMERALD ISLE UNIVERSITY SERIES
BOOK #2
Kayleigh O’Reilly has worked hard to have the perfect life. Graduating at the top of her class, her dream of becoming a writer is within reach when she's awarded a spot in the renowned Creative Writing Program at Emerald Isle University. Just as all of her dreams are coming true, her world is turned upside down when her boyfriend breaks up with her the day she leaves for Ireland.
In the land of Saints and Scholars, Kayleigh begins her freshman year broken-hearted and in need of inspiration. Hope comes in the form of Seamus Murphy, the local fisherman and ruggedly handsome poet, and his offer to rent a small uninhibited cottage by the sea so she can focus on her writing. Feeling free for the first time, Kayleigh begins to rediscover herself and the dreams hidden deep in her heart.
Inspired by the enchanting small town of Cloverdale, Kayleigh accepts a position at the local newspaper. The future is bright until she uncovers a deadly plot to revenge a decades old feud. Danger looms over the town and Kayleigh must decide who she can trust and if true love is worth the risk. As the storm threatens to destroy, will Kayleigh finally be able to find the words to write her own story?
WritingTestimonialsWhat readers are saying…
“Colleen Marie crafts atmospheric settings through her words. Her love of nature, animals, Ireland, and most of all, Jesus, shines through at all times. I’m glad I read this one!”
Audrey Lancho
Author of The Silver Lining
“The perfect dose of intrigue and mystery to balance out the homey and humorous undertones of the story. I eagerly await the next installment.”
Allison Ramirez
Author of The Divided Kingdom series
“Colleen Marie blends a beautiful setting, a cast of interesting characters, and a touch of mystery and suspense.”
Nancy lavo
Author of of the Lone Star Loves series
JournalRead the latest journal entries that include story inspiration, animal-assisted learning and wellness tips, small-town adventures, faith testimonials, and heartfelt prose and poetry.
The Elements of Nature writing course
English literacy professional development course covering the elements of nature writing. The course examines historical and contemporary authors and their place in the professional writing community. It focuses on environmental writing, literary techniques, and style. The goal is to discover beauty in the natural world and express that beauty through writing.
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