Kate Hamer

I grew up Pembrokeshire and have had a passion for books since being a small child, I have written stories ever since I could hold a pencil. I studied art in university then worked in television for over ten years - mostly on documentaries, much of which involved using my writing skills. I studied creative writing at Aberystwyth University and won a prize there for the 'best beginning to a novel' - the book that went on to be 'The Girl in the Red Coat.' I also completed the Curtis Brown Creative course.

I won the Rhys Davies short story prize in 2011 and the winning story was read out on Radio 4.

I live in Cardiff with my husband and Mimi the cat. We go for long walks and to the pub quite a lot.