American Doll

James Lawless’ poetry and prose have won many awards, including the Scintilla Welsh Open Poetry Competition, the WOW award, a Biscuit International Prize for short stories, the Cecil Day Lewis Award and a Hennessey award nomination for emerging fiction. Two of his stories were also shortlisted for the Willesden (2007) and Bridport prizes (2014). He is the author of six well-received novels, a book of children’s stories and a poetry collection Rus in Urbe. His books have been translated into several languages. Born in Dublin, he lives in County Kildare. He is an experienced creative writing workshop facilitator, speaks to groups and at festivals and broadcast his work on RTE radio. You might like to check out his books at http: //www.amazon.com/James-Lawless/e/B001JOXD96 or his website at http: //www.jameslawless.net