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Book signing for Irish Holiday Fairy Tales by Finn McCool, the Magic Leprechaun Cat

Carrollwood resident, Karen A. Lynch, the creator of the Finn McCool, the Magic Leprechaun Cat tales, will be signing copies of her just released book, Irish Holiday Fairy Tales by Finn McCool, the Magic Leprechaun Cat, Saturday, October 13, at the Carrollwood Barnes and Noble from 1-4 p.m.


This beautifully illustrated book, based on Irish legend, folklore and history with a wee bit o' leprechaun magic for fun, is entertaining, educational, celebrates the Celtic heritage and serves the more important purpose of helping fund Lynch's self-funded cat rescue Florida Cause for Paws.


Finn is a real cat, who has been spokescat for Florida Cause for Paws for more than four years. His international award winning stories have been publish and read in more than 60 countries over six continents. They have crossed ethnic, cultural, and language barriers around the world, are read in the local elementary schools and are a wonderful read for all ages.

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Lynch is a graduate of The University of Tampa, where she was assistant/news editor of The Minaret. She is the author of the spy novel, The Game of Lies, ghostwriter for her husband, former CIA Intelligence Officer Grayston L. Lynch's book Decision for Disaster; Betrayal at the Bay of Pigs and the play Cat Scanned, produced by The Carrollwood Players.


Irish Holiday Fairy Tales makes a wonderful gift. Make a child, friend, relative and a kitty happy. Buy a copy. All profits from Irish Holiday Fairy Tales go to support Florida Cause for Paws. 

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