WHAT THE CRITICS SAY
It's Harrington's gift as a storyteller - she keeps a cracking pace and the inherent dignity in Ruth and Tom's characters. Always gripping ... endearing ... convincing.
Irish Independent
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!
Carmel's seventh novel, A Thousand Roads Home is on sale now in bookshops throughout Ireland and on eBook worldwide.
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A Thousand Roads Home is Book of the Month with Easons!
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A Thousand Roads Home is Book of the Month with Bookstation
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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
Dreaming of a WRITE Christmas Competition!
Any writers here? Are you dreaming of a WRITE Christmas? Then this might be of interest to you! Together with Hazel Gaynor and Catherine Ryan Howard, we are giving away one place on our January event in Cork PLUS €100 towards travel and other expenses. Apply at the link before…
Irish Times Books of 2018
Delighted to see A Thousand Roads Home included in the annual Irish Times Books of 2018, chosen by fellow authors. Crime writer extraordinaire Liz Nugent chose #AThousandRoadsHome as one of her picks, which include a lot of books that I loved this year too. https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/books-of-2018-writers-pick-their-favourite-novels-and-non-fiction-1.3710939 What’s on your Christmas reading…
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.
