Sheila Forsey
Trace Literary is pleased to announce that Sheila Forsey has signed a three book deal with Poolbeg Books in Ireland.
Publisher Paula Campbell offered to publish KILBRIDE HOUSE along with two additional titles.
Sheila Forsey is a writer from Co. Wexford, Ireland. Her debut novel, Mending Lace, was picked up by Endeavour Press in 2017 and soon after made the Irish Times List.
KILBRIDE HOUSE is a story about an American woman who travels to Ireland to trace her roots, but in doing so uncovers her family’s dark past – a past that could unravel their lives.
The narrative centers through the 1950s and the present day, from Kilbride House in the mystical Dingle Peninsula, to New York and to the streets of London. KILBRIDE HOUSE is a story of enduring love that overcomes prejudice and tragedy and remains loyal to the end.
Sheila received a certificate in Creative Writing from Maynooth University in 2013, then went on to do a further course in editing and proof-reading.
In addition to writing, Sheila is an actress who has won several awards including, Best Actress in the All Ireland Drama Festival.
Sheila has been a freelance writer for the Kilkenny Advertiser and serves as PRO for the Wexford Literary Festival Committee.
Best selling Irish author Carmel Harrington, has this to say:
“Sheila has a fresh, unique voice and is unafraid to tackle the big issues that are relevant in Irish society today. She writes with emotion and beautiful descriptive prose.”
Congratulations Sheila. We are so proud of you and happy to have you on board at Trace Literary.
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