Donegal author, Caitriona Coyle, is celebrating her shortlisting in the Fiction category for the prestigious CAP Awards 2024. Her latest novel, “Gracie”, a captivating story about navigating rural Irish village life, earned her this remarkable recognition.
Caitriona’s passion for writing ignited in the seaside village she now calls home. After retiring from teaching in Dublin, she embarked on her literary journey, drawing inspiration from the vibrant tapestry of local experiences.
“Gracie” plunges readers into the compelling story of a newly married couple settling in a picturesque Irish village. Their journey, however, takes a twist when they encounter formidable, scheming neighbors vying to protect their dominance, adding an element of thrilling drama.
Coyle, whose debut novel “College Girls” garnered praise in 2017, shares,
>“It was always there,’ she says, ” finally bursting forth, longing to be heard.” She draws deeply on her own experiences, revealing, “Gracie” was inspired by dramatic events in her parents’ early marriage, infusing her writing with a relatable and authentic charm.
Join fellow literary enthusiasts at the CAP Awards ceremony, hosted by Chapters, Parnell Street, Dublin, on Friday, November 1st at 6:30 pm, to celebrate Ireland’s finest self-published authors. Could “Gracie” secure Caitriona Coyle her next literary triumph?
The CAP Awards ceremony will be held at Chapters, Parnell Street, Dublin, on Friday, 1st November at 6:30 pm.
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