Ali ThurmAli Thurm is originally from Newcastle-upon-Tyne but now lives in London, and spends her time between Ealing and Cumbria. Her first novel, 'One Scheme of Happiness' was shortlisted for the First Novel Prize in 2017 and was published by Retreat West Boks in 2020. Her unpublished novel, 'Jacob's Ladder' was longlisted for the Bath Novel Award in 2017. An earlier draft of 'The River Brings the Sea' was placed third in the First Novel Prize in 2019. Read More Read Less