Rachel McCarron
There's a face in my mirror; somehow, I know it's me.
Rachel McCarron is known inside the Colony as Sedayne. If you’re not yet a member, join us now.

Rachel McCarron writes LGBTQIA+ fiction set in the latter part of the twentieth century.
In her day job, she is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner with a special interest in elderly medicine and palliative care.
You can find her on Litopia @sedayne

Secrets
1. I was born in Wales but moved to England before I was one year old, so I never mastered the accent.
2. I have seen every episode of Bojack Horseman at least six times. Nothing else has taught me as much about human nature.
3. I prefer A Moon Shaped Pool to OK Computer (shush - don't tell anyone).
I like big books, and I cannot lie...
1. The Last Chairlift - John Irving
889 totally absorbing pages.
2. The Book of Form and Emptiness - Ruth Ozeki
560 pages of a beautifully moving story
3. Lessons - Ian McEwan
A mere 496 pages, my favourite by a favourite author.
Children's novels I keep on reading
1. Fire & Hemlock - Diana Wynne Jones
The most re-read book over my lifetime. If anything has shaped me, it's this book.
2. Charlotte Sometimes - Penelope Farmer
It's a classic for a reason.
3. Rebecca's World - Terry Nation
Treasured worn-out paperback by Welsh creator of the Daleks.
A few of my favourite authors
Works by Rachel McCarron

The Superior Position of Hannah Thomas

Normal People meets Daisy Jones and the Six with an LGBTQIA+ twist

Mid-1970s, Hannah Thomas and Neil Harper share an intimate connection as singer and guitarist in fledgling rock band The Nowhere Boys.  As best friends become inseparable lovers, Hannah discovers an attraction to women too.  From small town to big city, through loss and separation, Hannah must wrestle with the desire for independence and the survival of her relationship with Neil.  What does it mean to have a soulmate when your loneliness, grief and sexual identity seem set to destroy you?

“ A masterpiece in coming-of-age fiction, exploration of human character, sexuality, and relationship dynamics - Claire Gallagher ”

The Backstory

Currently querying, The Superior Position of Hannah Thomas is my first novel, and it's in great shape.  If you would like to read it, let me know.

Articles by Rachel McCarron
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Everything Has Changed

Monday January 11th, 2016. I awoke to a text from Becky. Becky: You okay, Sal? Sarah: Yep. Why? Becky: Haven’t you heard the news? Sarah:...
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Everything Is Going to Be Alright

It’s been a pretty bad week for me. It started last Monday when I took my mum for an appointment with the gynaecologist. She’s currently...
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Murmuration

Blackpool has a long tourist season that runs from Easter to Christmas each year, but the biggest seaside spectacular takes place throughout the winter months...
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My First Crit

Do you remember your first time?  Was it exciting?  Were you nervous?  Did you just want to get it over with? One of the most...
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My Resolution (Or a List of Books)

As the old year comes to a close, I think about things I am grateful for and about fostering good habits for the new year...
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Just Another Day

I don’t want to bring you down, but Christmas isn’t always fun for me.  It’s a difficult time for a lot of people.  The pressure...
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Creativity: A Risky Behaviour

There has long been an association between mental illness and creativity with seemingly endless examples of successful creatives affected by anxiety, depression, bipolar and other...