Louise Kennedy grew up near Belfast. Trespasses, her first novel, was shortlisted for the 2023 Women’s Prize for Fiction. She is also the author of a collection of short stories, The End of the World Is a Cul de Sac. She has written for The Guardian, The Irish Times, and BBC Radio 4. Before becoming a writer, she worked as a chef for almost thirty years. She lives in Sligo, Ireland.
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