English lecturers have spoken of their pride at the sparkling start to writer Aimée Walsh’s career in novel writing. The Belfast-based author studied at LJMU for her first degree and later, in 2020, completed a PhD in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Head of English and Creative Writing at LJMU, Dr Kathryn Walchester said there was always a buzz when an ex-student made their name. "We’re very proud of and pleased with Aimée’s success, particularly with a novel that draws in part on her time in Liverpool. The book of her PhD has also just been published by Liverpool University Press as Writing Resistance in Northern Ireland.

Source: The Irish Times June 24, 2024 11:34 UTC