Lucy Hounsom
Lucy Holland is an author working across the fields of history, mythology and fantasy. Her current interest lies in re-imagining folktales and Celtic myth, with a view to re-situating the stories of queer people and uncovering the complex regional histories of early medieval Britain. Her novel, Sistersong, was a finalist for both the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award, and the British Fantasy Award for Best Novel in 2022. Her second historical fantasy, Song of the Huntress, was published in 2024. Both books are set in the West Country where she lives, and were inspired by its rich local folklore and history.
Since 2016, Lucy has co-hosted the multi-award-winning podcast, ‘Breaking the Glass Slipper,’ with a focus on women in speculative fiction. She created and currently leads Curtis Brown Creative’s flagship Writing Fantasy course. In June 2024, she was selected by UNESCO Cities of Literature as one of the ILX10: Rising Stars of UK Writing.
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