WHAT THE CRITICS SAY
A popular voice in Irish publishing, often compared to the beloved Maeve Binchy, Harrington focuses her books on relationships, with a strong emotional overlay.
- LIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEW
I read it. I LOVE it! It makes an important point powerfully but subtly. Warm, uplifting & important…a very VERY special book.
- MARIAN KEYES
Carmel Harrington is a natural storyteller … a book with heart, humour and hope.
– RTE
This brave & original novel highlights life lived by the most vulnerable on the margins of society. It is both heartwarming, heartbreaking & thoroughly enjoyable.
- LIZ NUGENT
Beautifully written, emotionally intelligent & moving in the extreme.
- DAILY MAIL UK
I both cried and laughed…one of the best books I have ever read.
– WOMAN'S WAY
My heart has been broken a thousand times & I've felt so uplifted by Carmel's words a thousand times more. It's a stunning read. This for me is the Book of the Year!
- CLAUDIA CARROLL
LATEST NEWS FROM CARMEL!
A Thousand Road's Home, Carmel's much anticipated 7th novel is out on 18th October 2018!
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The Woman at 72 Derry Lane remained in the Irish Bestsellers charts for 12 weeks, reaching no. 2! It was also a No. 1 UK, US and Canadian Amazon Bestseller.
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Carmel's novel, The Woman at 72 Derry Lane is shortlisted in the Irish Book Awards Popular Fiction Book of the Year category. This is her second year in a row to be shortlisted for this prestigious award.
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Carmel's official ITV novel, Cold Feet The Lost Years (Hardback Edition) reached No 14 in the UK Bestseller Charts.
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Alongside Hazel Gaynor and Catherine Ryan Howard, Carmel co-founded The Inspiration Project writing retreats. Be inspired at www.theinspirationproject.ie
In the media
Well, the countdown has officially begun! Thank you to Stellar Magazine who included A Thousand Roads Home in their Autumn Reads! Thank you Indulge Me online magazine for their review of A Thousand Roads Home. “It is a warm, powerful and unforgettable novel about friendships, family and unlikely heroes. It…
Last day of August and Last Chance Saloon…
There are 122 days remaining until the end of the year. How did that happen? Flying by … Amelia and Nate went back to school on Wednesday (yay!) and I’m back at my writing desk (double yay!) Work has begun on my seventh novel, which has the working title of…
CARMEL ... ON WRITING
When I write, my characters become real to me. I hear their voices throughout the day, whispering their truths. And they always seem to know their own path, which is often different to the one I set them on, in the opening chapters!
I’m a heart on my sleeve type of gal and my books are like that too. They will make you cry and laugh. I do both when I write them! When a storyline involves any hurt inflicted on children, you can be guaranteed I sobbed while writing it!
For me, my books are a little like this: sometimes in life, it rains, sometimes the sun shines. But when you have both, that's when the magic happens and a beautiful rainbow appears. My hope is that my readers see all of the colours of the rainbow when they get to THE END of my books.
