Croatian/Irish author and spiritual director Dr Iva Beranek, who worked as Parish Manager in St Francis Xavier’s Church, Gardiner Street, speaks with Pat Coyle about her two children's books. The first 'Veronica's Bookstore' which was published in 2021 and the sequel 'The Year of Celebrations' which has recently been published (2025). Both are published by Independent Publishing Network.
The stories revolve around a young boy Matthew Alden and his family, in particular his grandmother who has passed away but still present through dreams and deeds she left as her legacy. Both books capture the importance of prayer, family, faith and love.
