Kathleen McGurl

What would you sacrifice for your children? Ballymor, Ireland, 1847 As famine grips the country Kitty McCarthy is left widowed and alone. Fighting to keep her two remaining children alive against all odds, Kitty must decide how far she will go to save her family. Present day Arriving in Ballymor, Maria is researching her ancestor, Victorian artist Michael McCarthy – and his beloved mother, the mysterious Kitty who disappeared without a trace. Running from her future, it’s not only answers about the past that Maria hopes to find in Ireland. As her search brings her closer to the truth about Kitty’s fate, Maria must make the biggest decision of her life. What readers are saying about The Girl from Ballymor: ‘Spellbinding!’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘I loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘Wonderful… Was hard to put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘Swept me away… I was totally engaged… Highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘Fantastic!’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘An excellent read… Compelling.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????

This book is for both writers and readers of women's magazine short stories. Kathleen McGurl has sold dozens of short stories to women's magazines. This book contains sixteen of her stories, most of which were previously published in women's magazines. Each one is used to spark off discussion topics which will help you think about what makes a successful short story for this market. The book includes advice on: -how to create great characters-the importance of setting-how to structure your story-dealing with rejection and writer's block-how to find time to write-and much more

This book is for writers and readers of ghost stories. Kathleen McGurl has sold dozens of short stories to women's magazines, and a high proportion of them were ghostly tales. This book contains twelve of her stories, most of which were previously published in women's magazines. Each one is used to spark off discussion topics which will help you think about what makes a successful ghost story for this market. Also included: - What are the main types of ghost story?- The essential rules for ghost stories- What is the enduring appeal of ghost stories?- Providing an alternative rational explanation- Ideas for new ghost storiesAnd much mor