Author Archives: MSt Creative Writing

Camille Ralphs publishes collection with Faber

While the MSt blog was hibernating, MSt tutor and former student Camille Ralphs published her first collection with Faber and Faber – a thrilling landmark in an already prestigious career. Heartfelt congratulations to Camille.

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Recent Alumni Successes

We wanted to celebrate the successes in 2024 of three MSt alumni – Christine Anne Foley, Daisy Johnson and Jingan Young. Christine’s novel Bodies was one of last year’s most acclaimed debuts; Daisy’s latest collection of short stories, The Hotel, … Continue reading

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Barney Norris’s new play opens in London

Departmental Lecturer Barney Norris’s new play, Second Best, inspired by the novel of the same name by David Foenkinos, opens on January 24th at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. Starring Asa Butterfield (Sex Education), the play is directed by Michael Longhurst … Continue reading

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Bette Adriaanse’s new collaboration with Brian Eno published by Faber

MSt alumnus Bette Adriaanse has co-written the newly published What Arts Does with Brian Eno. What Art Does is a chance to understand how art is made by all of us. How it creates communities, opens our worlds, and can … Continue reading

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The MSt blog is back!

Hi everyone! After a brief hiatus, the MSt blog is now back with updates from the new course team: Clare, Amal, Kate, Mary Jean and Barney. We’re kicking off with an entry from Mary Jean, our new Departmental Lecturer in … Continue reading

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MSt alum Bette Adriaanse’s new novel, What’s Mine, is coming out with US publisher Unnamed Press this August.

MSt alum Bette Adriaanse’s new novel, What’s Mine, is coming out with US publisher Unnamed Press this August.   There will be several launch events, as follows: AUGUST 15, 6PM UK time, ONLINE: Bette joins Caoilinn in Conversation for Chicago … Continue reading

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MSt alumnus Martin Jago’s poetry collection, Photofit, is published in the UK today.

MSt alumnus Martin Jago’s poetry collection, Photofit, is published in the UK today. More information about the book is available here: http://www.pindroppress.com/books/Photofit.html

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Congratulations to MSt alum Sam Moore

MSt alum Sam Moore’s new book, Search history, is now available from Queer Street Press (https://queerstreetpress.com/Menu).

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Congratulations to Aisha Hassan

Orion Fiction has acquired MSt alum Aisha Hassan ‘s début novel The Boy Who Built Lahore and one other title in a six-figure deal. Charlotte Mursell, publishing director, pre-empted UK and Commonwealth rights from Hellie Ogden at Janklow & Nesbit UK … Continue reading

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50 States of Mind

Alum Ryan Bernsten’s book 50 States of Mind: A Journey to Rediscover American Democracy is being published in the UK and the states with Bite-Sized Books. Ryan began the work as his year two project on the course. 50 States of … Continue reading

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