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The Moon Over Kilmore Quay goes on sale Stateside!

Carmel Harrington 1st June 2021 1st June 2021Author/writer updates! moonoverkilmorequay carmel harrington 0

Where to buy! USA & Canada Paperback 1 June 2021 Amazon / Target / Barnes & Noble eBook USA & Canada Amazon / Apple iBook / Kobo / Google Books Audio USA & Canada Audible

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The Moon Over Kilmore Quay is in the news!

Carmel Harrington 31st May 2021 31st May 2021Author/writer updates! CarmelHarrington 0

An interview in the Irish Independent. To read the article online, click HERE An interview and an exclusive extract of The Moon Over Kilmore Quay in The Irish Sun. To read the article online, click HERE Listen to Carmel chat to Gerry on LMFM’s Late Lunch, HERE To read this…

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    Hi everyone! Do you like sending notecards to fami Hi everyone! Do you like sending notecards to family and friends? I'm obsessed with stationery and always have a collection to choose from. Amelia (11yo) and I have created a range of pretty notecards using Amelia's artwork designs. She's currently in a flower phase and I thought these two pieces were so pretty, they were perfect to use as the base for our project. We want to raise money for the WSPCA - the rescue centre where we adopted our gorgeous George Bailey. A mixed pack of the four cards costs €20.00 (include p&p). They are A6 (Postcard) size and they each come with a white envelope. They are really great quality cards, I'm so pleased with how they've turned out. If you'd like to help us empty some of the boxes that now sit in my office and also help the WSPCA at the same time, you can place an order at: ameliahdesigns@gmail.com, or message me and we'll let you know how to pay! Thank you in advance for any support. We hope you like them. ❤ #WSPCA #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #stationery #cockerpoo #carmelharrington (wspca) wexford society prevention of cruelty to animals
    Google Betty White and then wait a moment… Happy Google Betty White and then wait a moment… Happy heavenly 100th Birthday #BettyWhite 💕
    My tenth novel, in my tenth year as a published au My tenth novel, in my tenth year as a published author has been revealed today! 🥳 The trade paperback, ebook and audio edition will be published in Ireland & UK on 26 May, 2022. You can pre-order from your favourite retailer now! It's such a milestone year for me, I'm determined to find a way to celebrate in person with my readers! Here's the official blurb! A MOTHER'S HEART The sweeping new family drama from the author of top 10 bestseller The Moon over Kilmore Quay How far would you go to protect your family? Hawkes Bay, New Zealand While Rachel Butler likes her life in a pretty Dublin coastal village, her heart lies in Hawkes Bay, where she grew up. Visiting for the first time since tragedy tore her family apart, she and her stepchildren fall for its beauty and outdoor lifestyle. Malahide, Ireland As Rachel picks up the threads of her life as a single parent, she can’t shake off the memories of her loving family in New Zealand – and her dream house, the villa on the bay. But it’s time to move forwards with their life in Ireland, close to the children’s grandparents, amid the familiar surroundings they all know well. Until the children’s grandmother, still grieving, starts to interfere, questioning Rachel's position as stepmother. Until Rachel’s attempts to strengthen the family she loves so dearly backfires, pitting everyone against each other. And until her late husband’s parents mend the rift that has existed as long as she’s been married – bringing with them an explosive secret . . . #CurlUpWithCarmel #AMothersHeart #IrishFiction #BookNews #CarmelHarrington
    Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes yesterday Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes yesterday 💕 I had a quiet day being spoiled at home with the kids and Rog. Read some books, watched Greenhouse Academy with the kids, (their current binge watch) had a takeaway and cake! Second year in a row for my birthday where Covid numbers are so high, we are lying low at home. But we are safe and well, which is all that matters. This is the only pic from yesterday, not a single cake shot taken and it was GOOD! 😂 But I do love my new @theellenshow mug! Happy today and always. Nice that... 💕
    My mother in law is such a trickster! She always w My mother in law is such a trickster! She always writes our names on cards and letters like this. Goodness knows what our postman thinks of me 😂 Now this acclaimed author must get back to her words 😜 #curlupwithcarmel #motherinlaw
    In a typical 2021 way, our electricity has been on In a typical 2021 way, our electricity has been on and off all evening. So with an open fire, we’ve been reading by candlelight! 💕 I know 2021 has been tough for many of us, one way or the other. My wish is that we all find only light and kindness in 2022. Thankyou each and every one of you, for your support and friendship here this year. From all of us Hs, Happy New Year 💕
    Happy Woofmas Everybody! Love George Bailey! 😜 Happy Woofmas Everybody! Love George Bailey! 😜💕 #cockerpoo #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #dogsofinstagram
    I haven't broken out this Happy Carmel GIF in a wh I haven't broken out this Happy Carmel GIF in a while. But today I am that super happy, because yesterday I handed in line edits for book number TEN! Over the past couple of weeks, I've gone through the manuscript, line by line, making sure it's reads beautifully for all of you! And tomorrow, before I break for Christmas, I'm going to reveal the TITLE and tell you a little more about the story, which will hit bookshelves on 26th May 2022! This GIF btw was created by Harper Collins at their 200th Birthday celebrations a few years ago. And they didn't tell me that they were going to fire confetti at me. I nearly had a heart attack the bang was so loud, but professional that I am, l didn't drop that cupcake. 😂 I'm off to do my big Christmas shop - food, glorious food coming into our fridge and larder press very soon! I'll get the bulk today, then just have to get some of the fresh bits on Christmas Eve. Have you done yours yet? I LOVE this shop, choosing all the yummy treats for the next week. Carmel x #curlupwithcarmel #carmelharrington #authorlife
    Thankyou Loreto Wexford, I am so happy to be the P Thankyou Loreto Wexford, I am so happy to be the Patron of @loretowexfordppu Posted @withregram • @loretowexfordppu We are delighted to announce @happymrsh as our new patron!!!
    I had been feeling a bit meh this week and then I I had been feeling a bit meh this week and then I saw this photo! It’s put such a smile on my face. Oh the memories it evokes! Nine years ago today, google photos tells me. And it was the first year that the kids really understood Santa. For me, aka Mrs Christmas, I was BESIDE myself with excitement. Still am every year. 😂 My little Amelia and Nate, in my favourite Christmas photo. It just captures their personalities so perfectly 💕 And if anyone else is feeling a little meh, sending love and hugs your way 💕 #christmas #carmelharrington
    Annual trip to see Santa in @amberspringshotel was Annual trip to see Santa in @amberspringshotel was incredible. We keep coming back because they just make the whole experience so magical. Highly recommend. Special shout outs to Giggles the elf, Mrs Claus and the big man in red himself, who were all so kind. Then the perfect way to end our day, we snuggled together as we watched The Late Late Toy Show. It’s officially Christmas! And we couldn’t have gone if daddy hadn’t stepped in to dogsit George Bailey. 💕
    It’s been an emotional week! George Bailey is f It’s been an emotional week! George Bailey is finally back home - again! After an understandable virus misdiagnosis, George Bailey went rapidly downhill last Wednesday. We had to do a midnight dash back to our vets clinic because he had lost the use of his two back legs and was, as our vet said, basically a paraplegic. They thought Meningitis but following a CT scan, we found out that four discs in his back had worn away or snapped. And not once did he so much as growl at us, despite the obvious pain he was in. Our GB is the gentlest, most loving dog even on the most horrific of days. He ended up having back surgery on Thursday with a specialist clinic in Meath. We’ve been out of our minds with worry, but he’s home now and we are going to help him get back on his feet, one paw at a time. His recovery will take 6-12 weeks and for now, he needs a sling to help him walk. And he’ll need physio too. But he’s got us four by his side. If you’d seen me when we were reunited! In my head, I was saying, keep it together Carmel, don’t make a show of yourself. In reality, I ran towards him sobbing ‘mamas here!’ And despite not being able to walk, GB did his best to make his legs move towards us. Proper love fest since then. It’s a Wonderful (Dogs) Life with our George Bailey 💕 #cockerpoo #georgebailey
    A worrying 24 hours for all of us as our little Ge A worrying 24 hours for all of us as our little George Bailey has been unwell. Incredible care at The Veterinary Hospital in Wexford though, and they administered drips, blood tests and antibiotics to get him sorted. Honestly the speed they tackled everything was incredible with results back within hours. A virus in the end and he should be back to his normal happy self soon. So relieved to have him home again. I was lost without my little shadow yesterday. We all were. ❤️
    17 year old Carmel would be wide-eyed with shock a 17 year old Carmel would be wide-eyed with shock and wonder at this annoucement. Iam so honoured to share that I have been asked and accepted the position of Patron to Loreto PPU.
    Happy Birthday Mr H. No one gives better hugs. 💕
    Happy Halloween from me and my gang, The Covid Ban Happy Halloween from me and my gang, The Covid Bandits 👻💕 #halloweencostume #halloween #family
    And this is what TEN looks like for Nate. The baby And this is what TEN looks like for Nate. The baby of the family has hit double digits! Kind and funny, we are so proud of our little rockstar. We had a family day at home with mum, dad and my niece Matilda. And Nate declared it to be the best birthday EVER! 💕
    Time hop! Eight years ago today I visited the @ha Time hop! Eight years ago today I visited the @harpercollinsuk office for the first time. I was so excited to simply be there, that I didn’t even notice the fact that my book was on their bookshelves in the lobby and also in their display cabinet. I can remember clinging to my editor of that time, @girl_on_a_ledge because I was so overwhelmed when I realised that #BeyondGracesRainbow was sitting beside some big names on their book wall of fame. And shortly afterwards I got to hold a copy of my book for the first time too. I’ll never forget that feeling. As I grapple with edits for my 10th novel, seeing this memory pop up is so well timed. Nice to remember the joy and wonder that I felt in that moment I really felt like a publisher author. #authors #authorlife #carmelharrington
    It’s that time of the year again! Annual dress u It’s that time of the year again! Annual dress up your kid to school day! Anyone else having similar shenanigans today? Nate wanted to be a dead Gamer, which was easy cos it meant skeletal makeup and a hoody and earphones. The makeup must have been good cos he won a prize 🤩💪And Amelia wanted to go back to the 80’s. Aw! And how lucky that her mama is THAT old that I lived back in those olden days as she calls them 😂 All we had to do for her costume was dig deep into the back of my wardrobe for some authentic 80s pieces and voila! 😂 The slogan T-shirt and belt both mine from circa 1989. I knew holding onto them would pay off one day 😂 I plaited her hair into tiny plaits last night for the authentic crimped style. Honestly, it feels like yesterday that I did the same for my sisters when we were teens. Love fun days like this. This is Amelia’s last Halloween dress up in Primary school and I’m so happy she had so much fun, making more memories with her pals. Now to get my belt and T-shirt back … 😜💕 #halloween #80s
    Anyone else grow up with a copy of Ireland’s Own Anyone else grow up with a copy of Ireland’s Own Magazine sitting on their coffee table? Ireland’s longest running magazine, on sale since 1902, was a firm favourite of my grandmothers. My nanny Maggie and step grandfather John are in the third photo. God I loved them both so much. Most days I think of them. I’ve had some lovely moments since I became a writer that I’m hugely proud of, but I can’t help but think that nanny would be ever so chuffed that I was given the honour of writing the foreword to this years Irelands Own anthology of short stories and memoirs, joining Maeve Binchy, Cathy Kelly, Patricia Scanlan and many more who have done so before me. A snippet of my foreword is in the second photo, where my grandmother gets a mention. It’s a beautiful collection and the 40 writers should be very proud. Emotive and funny stories and heartfelt memoir pieces included. The perfect book to dip in and out of. Further details about the anthology can be found: https://www.irelandsown.ie/product/irelands-own-anthology-2021/ @irelandsown1902 #irishwriting #irelandsown #shortstory
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