Shannon Based Author On Debut Children’s Novel ‘Secret Of The Selkies’

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A new voice in children’s fiction from County Clare is about to make her debut, with a story inspired by folklore, family, and finding where you belong. Shannon-based writer Laura Keohane will publish her first novel, Secret of the Selkies, next month with The O’Brien Press, bringing readers into a world of magic and mystery drawn from Irish legend. Laura joined Alan Morrissey on Morning Focus to tell us more. Image © IGI (Illustrators Guild of Ireland) via Facebook

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