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Wolsey Writers Episode 1: Novelist Katie Ward chats to Jon Wright.

Katie Ward is an author in Suffolk whose debut novel, Girl Reading, is published by Virago (UK) and Scribner (US). The Times called Girl Reading ‘a real wow of a first novel,’ and it was Book of the Week on the Oprah blog.

In 2013 Katie received the Clarissa Luard Award from Hilary Mantel, an award given to a writer under the age of 35.

Before writing full time, Katie worked in the public and voluntary sectors, including at a women’s refuge, and for a Member of Parliament. She took a career break to write her novel after coming across an article about a book of portraits of women and girls reading.

Katie loves art, philosophy, and Shakespeare. She has travelled to some interesting places, survived breast cancer and still runs a bit.

Wolsey Writers:

Katie started Wolsey Writers as a backstage creative writing workshop at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, in 2015.

Wolsey Writers offers tips, inspiration and advice to writers in any genre. The group welcomes all levels of experience, and aspirations of every size – from haiku to blockbuster trilogy.

The group has been on hiatus for a while, but it could be getting an exciting post-pandemic reboot!

Check socials for updates:

Facebook @katiewardwriter

Twitter & Instagram @WolseyWriters

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