Ellen McCarthy was born in West Waterford close to the Comeragh Mountains.  She holds an honours degree in Literature and Sociology from Dublin City University.  In 2007 Ellen won a short story competition, which was a joint venture between RTE’s Seoige and O’Shea and Poolbeg Press. Her winning story 'Family Ties' was published in the collection 'Do The Write Thing' in August 2007.

Ellen is the author of two novels.  ‘Guarding Maggie’ was published in May 2008 and it was the launch book of Poolbeg Press’ Crimson imprint.  ‘Guilt Ridden’ was published in January 2009.

Ellen is married and together with her husband, she has travelled extensively in South America, Central America and Europe.  She lives in Waterford City.  Ellen is currently working on her third book.

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