Old Map of South America
David Gaughran is a thirty-one year old writer from Dublin, Ireland.  After graduating in Philosophy from University College Dublin, he took a MA in Cognitive Science at the same university.  He has held a variety of jobs, usually for just long enough to go travelling again.

The idea for this novel was born during a trip to South America in 2005, and work was begun the following year. 

The novel was written in a variety of exotic locations including Brazil, Argentina and Bradford, and is scheduled for completion in May 2009. 

An agent and publisher are currently being sought for the novel, and any news will be posted here. 

If you are interested in representing the author or publishing the novel, please Contact the Author.


Read the first chapter of 'A Storm hits Valparasio'.


Read the historical background to the novel.