Claire Coughlan has worked as a journalist for the past 18 years, most recently writing for publications including BookBrunch.co.uk and the Sunday Independent.
Claire has an MFA in Creative Writing from UCD. In 2017, she was mentored by crime novelist Tammy Cohen as part of the WoMentoring scheme. She has previously been the recipient of Arts Council funding, as well as a literature bursary from Dublin City Council. She is currently receiving mentoring as part of the Words Ireland mentoring programme, funded by Kildare Arts Service and the Arts Council. Claire's debut novel is, Where They Lie [Simon & Schuster in February 2024].
She lives in Co Kildare with her husband and daughter.
