James Lawless
James Lawless was born in Dublin.
His first novel is Peeling Oranges (Mullingar, Killynon House Books, 2007).
He has had numerous award-winning short stories and poems published and broadcast in Ireland and the UK. His story Jolt was shortlisted for the Willenden Prize and appeared in New Short Stories 1, edited Zadie Smith (London/ New York, Willesden Herald, 2007). His other awards include the Scintilla Welsh Open Poetry competition in 2002 and the Cecil Day Lewis Play Award 2005 for What Are Neighbours For?
He lives in Co. Kildare.
