Liz Jensen is a distinguished author from the United Kingdom, renowned for her work in historical fiction, literature and fiction, science fiction, and fantasy genres. She was born in Oxfordshire in 1959 to a Danish father and an Anglo-Moroccan mother, which contributed to her upbringing in a diverse cultural environment.
Before beginning her writing career, Jensen worked as a journalist in the Far East and for the BBC, producing TV and radio. She also spent time in France as a sculptor, an experience that led her to attempt writing her first book. Egg Dancing was published in 1995, and its success encouraged Jensen to return to London and pursue writing full-time. After much thinking and effort, she published her second book, Ark Baby, in 1998, which was shortlisted for the Guardian Fiction Award.
Over the years, Jensen has written several standalone novels, including The Paper Eater and War Crimes for the Home, which was longlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction. In 2005, she became a fellow of the Royal Literature Society. One of her notable works, The Ninth Life of Louis Drax, was adapted into a film in 2016. Jensen's ability to write across various genres has earned her a reputation as a versatile and talented author.