Dorothy Koomson
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Dorothy Koomson is a contemporary English novelist.
Koomson has two degrees in Psychology and Journalism when she graduated from Leeds University. She has written for a number of women's magazines and newspapers, not to mention writing 7 successful novels being published in the UK and US. Koomson spent two years living in Sydney
and is currently living in Brighton.
Koomson wrote her first novel, the unpublished "There's A Thin Line Between Love And Hate" when she was 13. In 2003 her debut novel
, "The Cupid Effect", was published. Koomson's second novel, "The Chocolate Run", was published in 2004. In 2006, Koomson published her third novel, "My Best Friend's Girl
". The book was chosen for the Richard and Judy's Summer Reads
shortlist and it received a huge sales boost. Koomson's fourth and fifth novels, "Marshmallows For Breakfast" and "Goodnight Beautiful" were published in 2007 and 2008 respectively. Koomson's sixth novel, "The Ice Cream Girls" was published in 2010.
Dorothy has recently completed her seventh novel, "The Woman He Loved Before" which was released on the 3rd February 2011.
Koomson has two degrees in Psychology and Journalism when she graduated from Leeds University. She has written for a number of women's magazines and newspapers, not to mention writing 7 successful novels being published in the UK and US. Koomson spent two years living in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
and is currently living in Brighton.
Koomson wrote her first novel, the unpublished "There's A Thin Line Between Love And Hate" when she was 13. In 2003 her debut novel
Debut novel
A debut novel is the first novel an author publishes. Debut novels are the author's first opportunity to make an impact on the publishing industry, and thus the success or failure of a debut novel can affect the ability of the author to publish in the future...
, "The Cupid Effect", was published. Koomson's second novel, "The Chocolate Run", was published in 2004. In 2006, Koomson published her third novel, "My Best Friend's Girl
My Best Friend's Girl (novel)
My Best Friend's Girl is a 2006 novel by Dorothy Koomson. The book is based around a woman called Kamryn Matika, who finds out her best friend, Adele, is dying of Cancer. Adele wants Kamryn to adopt her five year old daughter, Tegan after she dies...
". The book was chosen for the Richard and Judy's Summer Reads
Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy was a British magazine/chat show which was presented by married couple Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan. It originally aired on Channel 4 from 2001 to 2008 but later moved to digital channel Watch in October 2008. It featured the world's most famous stars, along with their Book Club...
shortlist and it received a huge sales boost. Koomson's fourth and fifth novels, "Marshmallows For Breakfast" and "Goodnight Beautiful" were published in 2007 and 2008 respectively. Koomson's sixth novel, "The Ice Cream Girls" was published in 2010.
Dorothy has recently completed her seventh novel, "The Woman He Loved Before" which was released on the 3rd February 2011.
External links
- Official website
- Dorothy Koomson at TwitterTwitterTwitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
- Koomson on the 'Richard and Judy bookclub
- Koomson Interview by novelist Andrea Semple
- Feature on 'Trashionista'