The Writers of Wales Database

JENKIN, LORRAINE

Blog: http://lorrainejenkin.blogspot.com/

Lorraine is from Builth Wells. After passing a GCSE in Welsh, she gave up her job to travel to Patagonia and write. The result, Chocolate Mousse and Two Spoons was published by Honno in 2008. Lorraine appeared at the Guardian Hay Festival in 2008 and has since published two further novels with Honno. Cold Enough to Freeze Cows (Honno, 2010) has been shortlisted for the 2010-2011 People's Book Prize.
 
She is a Member of Academi and lives with her partner, Huw and their children.

Reviews:
With respect to Chocolate Mousse and Two Spoons (Honno, 2008)

"…The various twists and turns of each plot meant that I could hardly stop reading each night…"
Western Mail


With respect to Eating Blackbirds (Honno, 2009)

"…Modern, gentle, funny and revealing…"
County Times

"...A heart warming romp through the choppy waters of romance..."
Western Mail

"...Flavoured with an unexpectedly strong cast of characters..."
chicklitclub.com


Selected Publications: 
Chocolate Mousse and Two Spoons (Honno, 2008)
Eating Blackbirds (Honno, 2009)
Cold Enough to Freeze Cows (Honno, 2010)