Alison IrvineAlison Irvine was born in London. She studied English and Theatre Studies at Lancaster University before moving to Glasgow some years later where she gained a distinction in her masters in Creative Writing at Glasgow University. Her first novel, ThisRoad is Red (Luath), based on the true stories of residents of Glasgow's Red Road Flats was shortlisted for the 2011 Saltire First Book of the Year Award. Alison lives in Glasgow with her husband and three daughters. Read More Read Less