Claire Lynch

Claire Lynch

Claire Lynch is a thoughtful and accomplished author best known for her memoir small: on motherhoods (Brazen, 2021), where she explores the complex and intimate experiences of family life. Beyond her writing, Claire has shared her insights through appearances on several podcasts and has contributed personal essays to respected outlets like The Washington Post and BBC Radio 4.

With a doctorate from the University of Oxford, Claire combines deep academic knowledge with creative talent. She currently teaches English and Creative Writing as a professor at Brunel University London. At home, she lives in Windsor with her wife and their three daughters, balancing family life with her professional career.

Looking ahead, Claire’s debut novel, A Family Matter, is set to be published in 2025 by Vintage in the UK and Scribner in the US, marking an exciting new chapter in her writing journey.


Books by Claire Lynch

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A Family Matter

A Family Matter by Claire Lynch is a deeply moving debut novel that explores love, loss, and the harsh realities of prejudice across two timelines. Set between 1982 and present-day…

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