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
Her books are like a hug, they envelop you ... clever, finely honed, they make you think and make you grateful.
IRELAND AM BOOK CLUB
LATEST NEWS FROM CARMEL!
As part of the Peter McVerry Trust #OpeningDoors week, a dramatic reading from A Thousand Road's Home will be made by actors Cathy Belton & Raymond Keane on 11th October, 630pm, The Winding Stair, Dublin. Tickets are free, but must be booked: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/a-thousand-roads-home-reading-with-carmel-harrington-tickets-51145511602
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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
Dramatic Reading of A Thousand Roads Home with Peter McVerry Trust
Hello everyone I’m delighted to share details of a very special event, happening as part of the Peter McVerry Trust Opening Doors campaign. Actors Cathy Belton and Raymond Keane will each do a dramatic reading of excerpts from Ruth and Tom’s story in A Thousand Roads Home. Fr Peter McVerry…
Dean Koontz and me …
Hello everyone, I wanted to share with you all a short video message. One of my favourite books – Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz, plays a huge part in my next novel, A Thousand Roads Home. Find out why here … #BeHappyPersevere
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.
