Janet Paisley

Janet Paisley is a multi-award-winning Scottish poet, author, playwright and scriptwriter. Her work includes five poetry collections, two of short fiction, a novella and numerous plays, radio, TV and film scripts. Her many prizes include a prestigious Creative Scotland Award (Not for Glory, stories), a Peggy Ramsay Award (Refuge, a play), several Scottish Arts Council bursaries, a BAFTA nomination for Long Haul (short film) and various writing fellowships. Her poetry and stories have been...See more

Janet Paisley is a multi-award-winning Scottish poet, author, playwright and scriptwriter. Her work includes five poetry collections, two of short fiction, a novella and numerous plays, radio, TV and film scripts. Her many prizes include a prestigious Creative Scotland Award (Not for Glory, stories), a Peggy Ramsay Award (Refuge, a play), several Scottish Arts Council bursaries, a BAFTA nomination for Long Haul (short film) and various writing fellowships. Her poetry and stories have been translated into seven languages and are widely anthologized. White Rose Rebel is her first novel. See less