The Northern Irish writing scene has been experiencing a Renaissance. After writing that concerned itself with the Troubles, a new generation of writers is exploring the nation's post-conflict life. Living and working in Belfast, Jan Carson is a leading figure exploring identity and community. Her new novel, The Raptures, is out now. 

VIRTUAL EVENT: The Black Country, Belfast and the Big Book Review, 6 Feb 2022 14.30 -15.30 GMT
Join Jan Carson at the Wolverhampton Literature Festival in conversation with Lisa Blower and Sebastian Groes as they explore the connections between writing, place and regional identity. Find out more