A.L. Kennedy
Writing
Biography
Alison Louise Kennedy is a Scottish writer, academic and stand-up comedian. She writes novels, short stories and non-fiction and is known for her dark tone, blending of realism and fantasy, and for her serious approach to her work. She contributes columns and reviews to European newspapers.
Known For
Charismatic psychology teacher Glenn Taylor introduces a dice-based decision-making system to his community, which unravels after a student's death, drawing in a detective who becomes entangled in the surreal world.
Dice
A young Glaswegian prostitute in London tries to start a new life.
Stella Does Tricks
Helen Brindel is trapped in a violent marriage and the prison of her faith when she falls in love with a scholar, Professor Eduard Gluck. But he’s a secret porn addict. Slowly, carefully, two very different individuals get to know each other.