Louise Turner

Born in Glasgow, Louise Turner grew up in the west of Scotland where she attended the University of Glasgow. After graduating with an MA in Archaeology, she went on to complete a PhD on the Bronze Age metalwork hoards of Essex and Kent. She has since enjoyed a varied career in archaeology and cultural resource management. Writing has always been an important aspect of her life and in 1988, she won the 'Glasgow Herald/Albacon New Writing in SF' competition with her short story 'Busman's Holiday.' Her debut novel, 'Fire and Sword' was published by Hadley Rille Books in 2013.