Heather Richardson has published two novels: Magdeburg (2010, Lagan Press) and Doubting Thomas (2017, Vagabond Voices). Her poetry and short fiction have appeared in journals in the UK, Ireland and Australia. Her textile art has been exhibited at the International Linen Biennale (Lisburn, 2018) and at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery (Banbridge, 2019). She is a senior lecturer in Creative Writing at the Open University, and is an experienced creative facilitator, working with community groups of all ages. Her latest book, A Dress for Kathleen, was published in September 2023 by Story Machine.