Janice Galloway, born 1955; novelist

Born and raised in Saltcoats, Galloway worked as a schoolteacher for ten years before becoming a professional writer. She is well known for her novels, which include 'The Trick is to Keep Breathing' and 'Clara'. She also writes for radio and has produced collaborative works with artists and musicians, including Monster, an opera libretto written in 2002 for Scottish Opera.

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