Stories with a touch of the Irish

Our name was inspired by the Whitethorn shrub or tree, famous in Irish folklore. The Whitethorn is sacred to the fairies, since the tree is believed to possess powers. Our small press, highlighting Irish stories, was born out of serendipitous circumstances, and, dare we say, a bit of magic. And with our featured author, Susan Colleen Browne, being Irish-American, the name seems especially fitting. We hope you'll find our offerings a little magical, too.

Now in print and ebook... Little Farm in the Foothills: A Boomer Couple's Search for the Slow Life, a memoir by Susan Colleen Browne with John F. Browne (ISBN: 978-0-9816077-0-2).

"Little Farm in the Foothills" is a lighthearted tale about midlife reinvention and making your dreams come true. Click here to read an excerpt or visit Little Farm in the Foothills to order your copy. For booksellers and librarians, here's the ordering information.

A New Novel from Whitethorn Press!

Just released… Susan Colleen Browne's debut novel, It Only Takes Once, a soulful romantic comedy set in Ireland (Spring 2011, ISBN 978-0-9816077-2-6).

Do you enjoy Maeve Binchy's books? Or are you a fan of Ballykissangel, the Irish comedy-drama from BBC? Then you might like It Only Takes Once! It's the coming-of-age story of a Dublin single mom seeking the perfect father figure for her son... and what she discovers about love and forgiveness along the way. Here's an excerpt.

You can find It Only Takes Once on Amazon.com for the Kindle and BN.com for the Nook!

And for Middle Grade readers...

The Curse of the Corpse Bride, Susan's new "novelette," is available as a free ebook!

Morgan has chosen the coolest costume ever... a dead bride. But when she finds a strange fortune-telling machine at the mall on Halloween, she has no way of knowing that she has encountered some powerful magic... and entered a world where her Halloween costume has become all too real. Will Morgan and her best friend Claire be able to break the spell? Or is Morgan doomed to be cursed by the Corpse Bride forever?

Interested in all things Irish? Here's a list of Susan's favorite Irish books, films, and resources!

Please note that Whitethorn Press is not currently accepting submissions for consideration. Good luck with your writing!

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