Catherine O'Flynn

Catherine O'Flynn

Catherine O'Flynn, born in 1970, is a British writer. Her novel, "What Was Lost", won the prestigious First Novel prize at the Costa Book Awards in 2008.

Biography

Prior to the publication of "What Was Lost" she worked in a variety of jobs including deputy manager of a large record shop, postwoman, web editor, teacher and mystery shopper.] cite news | last =Ezard| first =John| coauthors =| title =Guardian award highlights good year for first-time writers| work =| pages =| language =| publisher =The Guardian| date =2007-08-24| url =http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,,2155202,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=11| accessdate =2008-01-03 ] It won the Jelf Group First Novel Award at the Guildford Book Festival and the prestigious First Novel prize at the Costa Book Awards in January 2008.cite news | last =Flood| first =Alison| coauthors =| title =O'Flynn wins Jelf Group award| work =| pages =| language =| publisher =The Bookseller| date =2007-10-31| url =http://www.thebookseller.com/news/47279-oflynn-wins-jelf-group-award.html| accessdate =2008-01-03 ] cite news | last =Alberge| first =Dayla| coauthors =| title =Rejected author has last laugh| work =| pages =| language =| publisher =The Times| date =2008-01-03| url =http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/article3123455.ece| accessdate =2008-01-03 ] In April 2008 she was named Newcomer of the Year at the Galaxy British Book Awards.

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