Sara Baume is a critically acclaimed literary fiction author, who was born in Lancashire, United Kingdom and moved to County Cork, Ireland with her parents when she was four years old. Baume's parents were quite nomadic, traveling around in a caravan, and she was born "on the road to Wigan Pier." Her father is of English descent, while her mother is Irish. Baume's background and experiences have significantly influenced her writing, providing her with a unique perspective that she brings to life through her novels.\n \n Baume is a highly educated author, with a background in fine art and creative writing. She studied fine art at the Dun Laoghaire College of Art and Design and completed her MPhil in creative writing at Trinity College in Dublin. Baume's artistic background is evident in her writing, as she often explores visual and sensory elements in her novels. Her ability to create vivid and compelling images through her words is one of the reasons why her writing has been so well-received.
Baume's literary career has been marked by numerous achievements and accolades. She has received a Literary Fellowship from the Lannan Foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and in 2015, she participated in the International Writing Program's Fall Residency at the University of Iowa, in Iowa City, IA. Her books are published by Tramp Press in Ireland and Heinemann in Britain, and her short stories have been published in several notable publications, including the Stinging Fly, the Moth, and the Irish Independent. Baume's writing has been praised for its emotional depth, poetic language, and unique perspective, making her a standout author in the world of literary fiction.