A.L.Kennedy was born in Dundee in 1965. She is the author of 15 books: 6 novels, 6 short story collections and 3 works of non-fiction. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Her new book “All The Rage” a collection of short stories was published by Jonathan Cape in spring 2014. It will soon appear in the US and Canada. She is also a dramatist for the stage, radio, TV and film. She writes for a number of UK and overseas publications and has a blog with The Guardian Online.
All the Rage
A dozen stories: a dozen ways of looking at love, or the lack of love. Over five previous collections, A. L. Kennedy has shown herself to be a master of the short form, with a perfect way with sentences and a voice so distinct as to be instantly recognisable. Shortlisted for the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award.
New Cross Learning invites you to an evening with A.L. Kennedy of chat, a reading and a book signing of her new collection of love stories ‘All the rage’. Refreshments will be available. This is a ticketed event and all proceeds from the night will go to NXL.
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