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      It's time for another Spotlight on one of my books It's time for another Spotlight on one of my books - Every Time a Bell Rings, a magical, life-affirming, festive romance! Which, for the first time ever, is now available in Audio, narrated beautifully by Aoife McMahon. Earlier this year, before the audio version was recorded, I had the chance to revisit this story for the first time in 8 years! We've updated the cover to tie in with my Curl Up With Carmel branding, and I also gave it an edit. Every Time A Bell Rings is my third novel, published in 2015, inspired by my love for the movie It's A Wonderful Life. My editor at that time - Charlotte Ledger - actually suggested I write a story that shared the themes of that iconic movie. And I am so glad she did because it was such a joyful experience to lose myself writing about my favourite time of the year - Christmas, and to create a story about Belle, a young foster girl who grows up to become a foster mum but loses her faith in herself and her place in life. As you would expect with my books, dark and light themes are explored, and my characters have to work hard to find out what their happy ever after looks like! I have to share something with you all too. I always appreciate an author endorsement, but one of the loveliest ones I've ever received came from Karolyn Grimes, the actress who plays the little girl, Zuzu, in It's A Wonderful Life. How cool is that? For anyone who has seen the movie, she's George Bailey's daughter (the legend that is Jimmy Stewart), and in his arms, she says those iconic words, "Teacher says that every time a bell rings, an angel gets their wings." To think that an actress from a movie that I have watched every Christmas Eve for decades would ever read one of my books and love it as she did never fails to give me goosebumps! Oh, and in case you wondered, YES, I did name our rescue dog George Bailey, after the Jimmy Stewart character in the movie! If you haven't read it or listened to it yet, and would like to, it's available through the usual retailers. I hope you enjoy! #FestiveReads #EveryTimeABellRings #ItsAWonderfulLife #JimmyStewart #GeorgeBailey #CarmelHarrington #curlupwithCarmel
      It’s tradition in our house that Christmas offic It’s tradition in our house that Christmas officially starts on Toy Show night! The tree goes up, we visit Santa in Amber Springs, have dinner in Farinas, then home just in time to curl up in front of the TV. One of my favorite nights of the year ❤️ And after yesterdays sad and shocking events in Dublin, I’m especially grateful for the magic of Toy Show night. #latelatetoyshow #christmas
      All good things come to an end! Arrived home to my All good things come to an end! Arrived home to my Hs this weekend and wow, it feels good to be back where I belong. Cannot express how much I missed Rog, Amelia, Nate and George Bailey. What a holiday! As I did a reel for each week in Australia, it feels only right that I also do a reel for our few days in Mauritius too! On cold and wet days, I know I’ll play these reels and remember the epic adventure we were on. Mauritius - what a beautiful island, both in landscape and in the people there, who were so warm and welcoming. It was the perfect way to end our epic adventure. Spending so much time with my parents and my two sisters has been so very special. So many memories banked, that we’ll never forget. I feel so very lucky that I got to spend this time with them. The best of people. The best of family. Magic ❤️ #mauritius #family #carmelharrington
      Our second week came to an end in Perth, and it’ Our second week came to an end in Perth, and it’s impossible to capture all we’ve done in one reel, but I’ve tried! Every day was a family day, whether at my aunt and uncles home, eating delicious home cooked meals, with a glass of wine, or on our many excursions exploring the incredible beauty Australia has to offer. Our family has always been a little salty to Australia that it kept our Aunt, Uncle and cousins from us. But after this trip I can see why Perth stole their hearts. The people are the friendliest we’ve ever met, smiles and sunshine every day, with a work life balance that makes me question a lot. It truly is the trip of a lifetime and memories have been banked that will stay with me forever. ❤️ Daddy said yesterday that he’d said too many goodbyes to his sister and that broke all our hearts. But it’s not goodbye, it’s farewell for now, until the next time. Thankyou for everything ❤️ We have taken a little pit stop on the way home via Mauritius for a few days … I know, I know! Please don’t hate me 😂❤️
      A first for me! This Irish author got to see one A first for me! This Irish author got to see one of her books on a bookshelf in Perth, Australia! I always love hearing from Australian readers when they find my books, so it was special to see A Mothers Heart in @dymockshayst @dymocksbooks who gave me such a warm welcome to their beautiful bookshop. Would you believe The Girl From Donegal comes out in Australia and New Zealand a few days after I return home, later this month? I’m so sorry to miss seeing that book published, but honestly, I got such a kick out of today. Doesn’t matter how many books, I still get giddy when I see one or mine out in the book wild. ❤️ #carmelharrington #amothersheart #irishauthor #dymocks #perth #visitperth
      Perth you beauty! What a first week this has been! Perth you beauty! What a first week this has been! Kangaroos, koalas, snakes, emus, Tasmania devils, bats, trees, wineries, lighthouses, sea swims with sunrise and sunset, lots of laughter and love with family. Can’t wait to see what the second week brings ❤️
      Spotlight time again! A Thousand Roads Home was my Spotlight time again! A Thousand Roads Home was my seventh novel! And it's probably the one that readers contact me the most about. It is a tale of unlikely heroes who are homeless but somehow manage to do extraordinary things together. It has over 5,200 reviews on Amazon, with a 4.5 average, and it's often this book that brings new readers to my backlist! Most of my books have an international location, but this one is set between Dublin and Wexford. The story is an intimate drama filled with high emotion, with three of my favourite characters ever. In fact, this is the only book that I've ever gone back to. I wrote a Christmas short story, picking up Ruth, DJ and Tom's story one year on. Readers on Kindle, get that for free when you buy the ebook version! This story is just one small slice of what it's like to be homeless. For many, they were only one month's rent away from the streets. It saddens me that the situation has not changed much since I researched this book over six years ago. I hope you enjoy curling up with A Thousand Roads Home if you haven't read it yet. Carmel x #ATHOUSANDROADSHOME #CARMELHARRINGTON #CURLUPWITHCARMEL #IRISHFICTION #HOMELESSNESS #IRISHBESTSELLER
      It’s time for another Spotlight on my backlist - It’s time for another Spotlight on my backlist - and I’ve decided to go back to where it all started - BEYOND GRACES RAINBOW! This book was initially self-published by me in 2012, and to my surprise and joy, it became a number one ebook bestseller. This got me an agent and, in turn, my first contract with Harper Collins (Charlotte Ledger, thank you), who republished it a few months later in 2013! It’s a romantic tearjerker and was written straight from my heart, inspired by a ‘What if?’ conversation I had with my best friend, who is adopted, like Grace, the central character. It won several awards, is translated into several languages and has found new readers every year all over the world. My writing style has evolved over the past ten years, and in truth, when I wrote this, I hadn’t a clue what I was doing! But something about Grace and her best friends, Tom, Gerry, Tara, Sean and Abby, just seemed to resonate with readers. Even if it does make them ugly cry! Before it was published in audio last year, I had the opportunity to give it an update and edit. It was so lovely to catch up with old friends. And satisfying to correct some rookie errors from that first edition 😜 This book will always have a special place in my heart because it is the one that made every other book possible. Like Grace in the novel, I, too, believe that our loved ones lie over the rainbow's end. And when a rainbow appears, it’s a message from the heavens from someone we love. If you decide to read it, I hope you enjoy. But maybe have the tissues handy ❤️ Carmel x #beyondgracesrainbow #CURLUPWITHCARMEL #irishfiction #carmelharrington #rainbow #books
      Today's spotlight is on THE THINGS I SHOULD HAVE T Today's spotlight is on THE THINGS I SHOULD HAVE TOLD YOU. This was my fourth published novel, but it was actually the third book I wrote! Shortlisted for an Irish Book Award, it was an Irish Times and Amazon bestseller. It's been translated into several languages and has over 2000 reviews on Amazon, with a 4.5 average. I adored writing about the fractured Guinness family, who embark on an incredible journey across Europe in a motorhome, guided only by letters from their beloved 'Pops.' The combined wisdom of my own grandparents inspired Pops, btw. Evie, the young daughter in the story, who is being badly bullied in school, is drawn from my own experiences of bullying as a young girl. Kids can be cruel, can't they? If you haven't read THE THINGS I SHOULD HAVE TOLD YOU yet, and you decide to give it a try, I hope you enjoy it. And as always, thank you to all the readers who have already curled up with The Guinness family and their epic adventure. As Pops says, Boldly Go! #THETHINGSISHOULDHAVETOLDYOU #CARMELHARRINGTON #CURLUPWITHCARMEL #IRISHFICTION #MOTORHOMELIFE #EUROPEANROADTRIP #BESTSELLER
      I am so happy to share the title and release date I am so happy to share the title and release date of my next novel! THE LIGHTHOUSE SECRET February, 2024. Four Keepers’ Wives. One vow never to tell. Someone knows, but will they tell? A sweeping saga set between the 1950’s and the present day, filled with mystery, emotional secrets and drama. Cover, blurb and pre-order links coming soon … #curlupwithcarmel #carmelharrington #newfiction #titlereveal #irishfiction #historicalfiction #THELIGHTHOUSESECRET #LIGHTHOUSE
      This is the next instalment in my Spotlight on Boo This is the next instalment in my Spotlight on Books series! Ever since 2012, I've written and published a new book every year. News on 2024's novel coming soon! But today, I'm returning to 2017 and #TheWomanat72DerryLane. With over 100,000 copies sold and 8,500 reviews on Amazon with a 4.4 average, this book continues to win new readers' love year after year. It was also shortlisted for an #IrishBookAward. I've always been the number 2 kid on the publishing block - this book was #2 in the Irish Bestsellers charts and reached #2 overall on Amazon. But it's number one in the reader's hearts, right? The Woman at 72 Derry Lane is a domestic drama full of suspense and heartbreaking secrets. If you read it, I hope you enjoyed all the heartbreaking reveals. No spoilers, I promise. If you would like to find out more about this, or any of my books, you can find full details here: www.linktr.ee/carmelharrington #TheWomanat72DerryLane #internationalbestseller #CARMELHARRINGTON #CURLUPWITHCARMEL #IrishFiction #IrishBookWeek
      Fifteen years ago today, I became Happy Mrs H at a Fifteen years ago today, I became Happy Mrs H at a beautiful wedding here in Wexford. But just to be doubly sure, we did it all again in Las Vegas! Elvis walked me down the aisle as he serenaded me with Can't Help Falling In Love With Carmel! Then he turned around and married us. Rog promised never to take me to Heartbreak Hotel, and I promised never to step on his Blue Suede Shoes. Vows we still cherish all these years later. We sang and danced our way through both weddings. But in fairness, there may have been a little bit more dancing in the Vegas ceremony. And maybe a few drinks beforehand too. 😜 Thank you, Rog, for always saying YES whenever I take a notion. There have been many over the fifteen years. But as notions go, a Vegas renewal of vows was one of my best, right? 🥰 Enjoy! Cracks me up every time I look at this! #VivaLasVegas #WeddingAnniversary #FifteenYears #CarmelHarrington
      Hello everyone. I've received many gorgeous messa Hello everyone. I've received many gorgeous messages from new readers who have found my books this year. Thank you all so much for taking the time to reach out! I know some of you have been with me since the beginning, but I thought it might be nice to shine a spotlight on each of my books, one by one, for those who are new to Carmel Harrington! All my books are stand-alone and can be read in any order. But I thought I'd start with the most recent - The Girl From Donegal. Your reaction to Eliza, Saoirse, Kate and Esme has been incredible, I'm so grateful. Recently my publisher shared that The Girl From Donegal is one of the top ten bestsellers in original fiction, in Ireland this year to date. That was incredible to hear. And in other exciting news, as part of this series of spotlights, I'll share some details on what you can expect with 2024's novel too! For further details go to: www.linktr.ee/carmelharrington #carmelharrington #irishfiction #internationalbestseller
      It really is a kind of magic … at the hands of m It really is a kind of magic … at the hands of my lovely hairdresser Donna in @inspirehairandbeautysalon. From sun bleached blonde hair to glossy caramel blonde! Four different shades were used to achieve the colour I wanted and I am so happy. Feel like a new woman … Come on autumn, I’m ready for you … #blondeshavemorefun #caramelhair #newhair #carmelharrington #bronde
      It's that time of the year again! CHILDREN IN READ It's that time of the year again! CHILDREN IN READ - the largest BOOKTASTIC auction in the world, with all proceeds going to BBC Children in Need Appeal. Lot No 383 I'm offering a signed edition of A MOTHER'S HEART & THE GIRL FROM DONEGAL. If you would like to bid as a gift for someone, I'll not only personalise them with a message, I'll giftwrap them, too. Perhaps a chance to sort out an early Christmas gift for a loved one or to treat yourself! I'll post globally so international readers can also bid. The bid is currently at £10.00, which I'm sure we can improve on! And there are hundreds of great books up for auction, so happy bidding, everyone! LINK TO BID IN BIO OR COPY AND PASTE: https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/detail/auction_id/7632?search=Carmel+Harrington
      George Bailey turned six last week! We adopted him George Bailey turned six last week! We adopted him from the WSPCA when he was 18months old. It’s funny how we cannot remember life without him now. My shadow. ❤️ Best decision we ever made to #adoptdontshop our kind and gentle fur ball. #rescuedog #cockerpoo
      Throwback to when I got to hang out in the BBC stu Throwback to when I got to hang out in the BBC studios in London six years ago! Writing the companion novel for ITV and their hit show Cold Feet, was such a fun time for me. And my inner geek went into overdrive when I got to pretend I was the new Doctor Who! I always find that looking back occasionally, helps me look forward. And these photos remind me to always dream big. 💪 Now, back to my desk, to turn those words in my head into words on a page. ❤️ #CarmelHarrington #DoctorWho #ColdFeet
      After a bumper July with 10 books read, August ine After a bumper July with 10 books read, August inevitably slowed down. Partly because I was editing next years book and partly because it was a crazy busy month with family commitments. Nevertheless, the three books I did read and été cracking and come with a HappyMrsH stamp of approval! The Sun Sister by @lucindarileybooks @panmacmillan Atmospheric and mysterious Book 6 in the Seven Sisters series and I can’t wait to see how it all ends up. A Winter to Remember by Roisin Meaney @hachetteireland As the cover says, Heartwarming and unputdownable One to get you cosy and ready for … I won’t finish that sentence 😂 The Storyteller or Casablanca by @fionavalpy @amazonpublishing Evocative and poignant. Beautifully written. And now to decide what will be my September reads… What were your favourite August reads? Have you read any of these yet? #AugustReads #bookrecommendations #carmelharrington
      Back to school week!Amelia started 2nd year. And N Back to school week!Amelia started 2nd year. And Nate 6th class. ❤️ For each of the kids, on the first day of class in Primary school, I asked them what they would like to be when they grow up. Some of the answers are soooo cute! I’m so glad I started this tradition, adding a new photo each September. This year is the last one though🥹 Nate still wants to be an author. A long way from Junior Infants when he wanted to be SpiderMan! 🥰 So many memories in each photo.❤️ Do you have any traditions for back to school? #backtoschool #family #familytradition
      When a stepmother finds herself in battle with her When a stepmother finds herself in battle with her children’s grandparents, an explosive secret is revealed that threatens their family’s happiness. A Mother's Heart, an emotional and suspenseful exploration of a mother's love, has been reduced to 99p for a limited time. If you'd like to treat yourself to a copy, the link is in my bio or copy and paste this: https://amzn.to/3DsFqBU #AMOTHERSHEART #CURLUPWITHCARMEL #KINDLEDEAL #CARMELHARRINGTON #KMD #EBOOK #BLENDEDFAMILY #stepmom Harper Fiction
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