Location: United Kingdom
Member Since:
May 30, 2016
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Rachel McGrath
Publisher info
Winner - The People's Book Prize (Non Fiction - 2016) - Finding the Rainbow
Winner - Readers Favourite Awards 2016 - Honorary Mention - Finding the Rainbow
Winner - New Apple 2016 Summer Ebook Awards - Mud on your Face
Finalist - Readers Favourite Awards 2016 - Mud on your Face
Winner - Pinnacle Book Awards (Women's Interest) - Finding the Rainbow
Winner - People's Book Award (September 2015) - Finding the Rainbow
One of my primary ambitions as a young girl was to become a writer. I've always enjoyed putting words to paper. Creating fantastical stories in my head and then watching them translate into short stories or poems, or sometimes just writing about my thoughts and feelings throughout the most crucial stages of my life, as a way of capturing my emotions at that point of time. Whichever, the written word has always enthralled me, helped me find solace and been my constant diversion from reality.
My first book, Finding the Rainbow is a personal memoir, detailing our passage towards family planning, I was full of hope and excitement for something I was confident would be a sure path. I was so naïve to the struggles that many women face, and conceitedly, infertility or loss was not something I fathomed would happen to me. It was an unspoken grief that many of my friends had already experienced, yet no one openly voiced. It was only after the fact, often when good news finally prevailed, or sadly when hope was lost, that stories were shared. But only sometimes!
I am now excited to be publishing a series of children's books aimed at middle school and early readers. I look forward to continuing to write both fiction and non fiction - reaching an audience of people and connecting through my writing.
Winner - Readers Favourite Awards 2016 - Honorary Mention - Finding the Rainbow
Winner - New Apple 2016 Summer Ebook Awards - Mud on your Face
Finalist - Readers Favourite Awards 2016 - Mud on your Face
Winner - Pinnacle Book Awards (Women's Interest) - Finding the Rainbow
Winner - People's Book Award (September 2015) - Finding the Rainbow
One of my primary ambitions as a young girl was to become a writer. I've always enjoyed putting words to paper. Creating fantastical stories in my head and then watching them translate into short stories or poems, or sometimes just writing about my thoughts and feelings throughout the most crucial stages of my life, as a way of capturing my emotions at that point of time. Whichever, the written word has always enthralled me, helped me find solace and been my constant diversion from reality.
My first book, Finding the Rainbow is a personal memoir, detailing our passage towards family planning, I was full of hope and excitement for something I was confident would be a sure path. I was so naïve to the struggles that many women face, and conceitedly, infertility or loss was not something I fathomed would happen to me. It was an unspoken grief that many of my friends had already experienced, yet no one openly voiced. It was only after the fact, often when good news finally prevailed, or sadly when hope was lost, that stories were shared. But only sometimes!
I am now excited to be publishing a series of children's books aimed at middle school and early readers. I look forward to continuing to write both fiction and non fiction - reaching an audience of people and connecting through my writing.
Where to find Rachel McGrath online
Limitless
by McGrath House (editor)
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 60,900.
Language:
English.
Published: September 15, 2017
by
Rachel McGrath.
Categories:
Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author, Fiction » Anthologies » Poetry - multi-author
With love, hope and tolerance, the possibilities are LIMITLESS
This is a collection of short stories and poems by a very creative and passionate group of writers and poets who want to make a difference.
All profits from this anthology will be donated to the AMAR Foundation - an award-winning charity that works in the Middle East to help millions rebuild their lives in countries scarred by war.
Books
Finding the Rainbow
by Rachel McGrath
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 40,560.
Language:
English.
Published: April 21, 2017
.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Fertility & Conception
Winner of the People's Book Prize and Reader's Favourite Bronze Medal winner (2016).
Finding the Rainbow is a fascinating and honest insight into a world that most would find difficult to understand, and many would be quietly thankful not to need to.
Embracing the Storm
by Rachel McGrath
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 49,190.
Language:
English.
Published: March 11, 2017
.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Fertility & Conception
Embracing the Storm is the sequel to the award winning and best selling memoir, Finding the Rainbow, by Rachel McGrath,
Dark & Twisty
by Rachel McGrath
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 14,580.
Language:
English.
Published: January 10, 2017
.
Categories:
Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author
DARK AND TWISTY promises a collection of short, succinct, sometimes quirky short stories with a dark, emotive edge and intriguing twist.
All net profit generated from sales of the paperback and ebook will be donated directly to Worldwide Cancer Research. https://www.justgiving.com/darktwisty/
Additionally, should you want to directly support this fund you can via the just giving link above.
Willow's Walk in the Woods
by Rachel McGrath
Series: The Willow and Coco Children's Series.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 1,270.
Language:
English.
Published: November 1, 2016
.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals
The third book in the Willow and Coco Children's series has more colourful illustrations and rhyming verse which will appeal to young children and early readers.
Willow's adventures as she walks through the woods and meets many new animals will certainly be a favourite.
Willow and Coco meet Santa Claus
by Rachel McGrath
Series: The Willow and Coco Children's Series.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 910.
Language:
English.
Published: October 1, 2016
.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals, Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent
The fourth book in the Willow and Coco Children's series is fun, colourfully illustrated and children will love hearing more adventures from Coco the Crazy Puppy and Willow the Wonderful Cat as they prepare to meet Santa Clause.
The Wonderful World of Willow
by Rachel McGrath
Series: The Willow and Coco Children's Series.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 900.
Language:
English.
Published: September 17, 2016
.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals
Children will love learning of Willow the Cat's Wonderful adventures. Filled with colourful illustrations it will be hard not to fall in love with this cheeky feline.
Great for bedtime reading or early readers.
Muddy Face
by Rachel McGrath
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 1,940.
Language:
English.
Published: September 10, 2016
.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Family / Siblings
Gus is seven years old and he has eight brothers and sisters. With such a big family he wonders what it would be like if he was an only child. Suddenly he finds himself lost in the woods and a strange adventure starts.
Be careful what you wish for . . .
For early readers or bedtime stories.
Being Good is Boring
by Rachel McGrath
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 1,770.
Language:
English.
Published: August 27, 2016
.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Values & Virtues, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
A fun, illustrated fantasy that will entertain young readers whilst also teaching them an important lesson about right and wrong.
Grimwald is a young boy training to be a 'good fairy godfather'. But he thinks that being good is boring!
Perfect as a bedtime read or for those younger children learning to read.
Eye of the Storm: The Silent Grief of Miscarriage
by Rachel McGrath
Price:
Free!
Words: 10,530.
Language:
English.
Published: August 12, 2016
.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Parenting » Fertility & Conception, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Fertility & Conception
"There is no heartbeat . . . " Those four words will stay with me forever.
Too many women experience miscarriage or pregnancy loss in silence. This is my heartfelt, open story - my grief, my pain and my hope for a new tomorrow.
Coco the Crazy Pup
by Rachel McGrath
Series: The Willow and Coco Children's Series.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 1,020.
Language:
English.
Published: July 21, 2016
.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals
Full of colourful illustrations and perfect for bedtime or early readers.
Coco is a fun, mischievous puppy dog who will entertain children with his antics and adventures.
Grimwald's Evil Plan
by Rachel McGrath
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 15,930.
Language:
English.
Published: July 11, 2016
.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Values & Virtues, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
Being good is so boring!
An illustrated chapter book, with a fun fantasy adventure that teaches children right from wrong. Grimwald wants to create some fun, and is tired of being 'good'. When he thinks up an evil plan, things don't go the way he expects and suddenly he is questioning whether it is really that much fun to create mischief!
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