Niamh McAnally is an Irish-born bestselling author, keynote & corporate speaker, former TV director, and youngest daughter of the late BAFTA award-winning actor, Ray McAnally, and actor, Ronnie Masterson. Niamh has traveled all over the world and lived and worked as a volunteer in many island nations in the Caribbean and the South Pacific.
Flares Up: A Story Bigger Than The Atlantic was conceived in Antigua when she witnessed Paul Hopkins and Phil Pugh cross the finish line after rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. The book was shortlisted in the 2023 Sunday Times Vikki Orvice Award.
Her memoir Following Sunshine: A Voyage Around the Mind, Around the World, Around the Heart was released in September, 2024. Gripping and heartfelt, Niamh’s beautifully written memoir [Following Sunshine] unfolds with warmth, courage, and a touch of cinematic magic. It’s a MUST-READ for anyone seeking inspiration and a deeper connection to the world." --Liam Neeson
Her short story Haul Out is featured in the anthology A Page from My Life. She has been published in The Journal, Caribbean Compass, Sail, The Irish Times Abroad, Writing.ie and Subsea magazines.
To learn more about Niamh, go to https://www.thewriteronthewater.com/ or find her on many social media sites.
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