Cynthia Neale

Fiction Writer

Hampstead, NH
New Hampshire US

Author's Bio

Cynthia G. Neale is a native of the Finger Lakes region of New York and currently resides in New Hampshire. Ms. Neale is the author of 'The Irish Milliner;' Norah: The Making of an Irish-American Woman in 19th-Century New York;' and the young adult novels, 'The Irish Dresser, A Story of Hope during The Great Hunger (An Gorta Mor, 1845-1850' and 'Hope in New York City, The Continuing Story of The Irish Dresser.' The author has created The Irish Dresser Series screenplay, adapted from her four novels. Ms. Neale has also written a dessert and essay book, 'Pavlova in a Hat Box, Sweet Memories & Desserts.' Her current novel, 'Catharine, Queen of the Tumbling Waters, set in colonial times during the French and Indian War and American Revolution is about a real life Native American/French woman. In addition to these works, Ms. Neale writes plays, screenplays, short stories, and essays. She holds a B.A. in Writing and Literature from Vermont College. Ms. Neale enjoys Irish set dancing, ballroom dancing, reading, painting, hiking, and kayaking. An accomplished baker, she also enjoys creating events for food, dance, and fund raising events.
cynthiagneale@gmail.com
(603) 548-6740
Web Site: http://www.cynthianeale.com
Facebook: Cynthia Neale and Norah: The Making of an Irish-American Woman in 19th-Century New York
Twitter: CynthiaNeale@cynthianeale7
Author’s Blog: http://cynthianeale.wordpress.com/
 

Publications & Prizes

Books:
The Irish Milliner (Fireship Press, 2016)
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Norah, the Making of an Irish-American Woman in the 19th-Century (Fireship Press, 2011)
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Hope in New York City, The Continuing Story of The Irish Dresser (White Mane Publishing, 2007)
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The Irish Dresser, A Story of Hope during The Great Hunger (An Gorta Mor, 1845-185) (White Mane Publishing, 2004)

Personal Favorites

Favorite authors: 
George Elliot, Louisa May Alcott, Sena Jeter Naslund, Barbara Kingsolver, Anya Seton, Colm Toibin, Susan Vreeland, James Thurber, Sebastian Barry, Hazel Gaynor, Kristin Hannah, Anthony Doer, O. Henry, Charles Dickens....many more
What I'm reading now: 
Revelations by Mary Sharratt, This is Happiness by Niall Williams

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
Irish American
Prefers to work with: 
Any
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
Albany, NY
New York
Raised in: 
Watkins Glen, NY
New York
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Last update: Aug 06, 2021