Carys Shannon is originally from north Gower, Swansea, and now lives in the Spanish Pyrenees. She has had short stories published by Honno Press, Parthian Books, and Mslexia magazine, as well as broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Her award-winning debut novel, Truth Like Water, was published by Parthian Books in October 2025. Carys is one of 10 writers selected for the Hay Festival Writers at Work programme 2026. When not writing, Carys is happiest enjoying slow time in big nature.
In our first interview for this year’s Hay Festival Writers at Work series, Carys Shannon reflects on her debut novel Truth Like Water, her writing life, inspirations, and the best creative advice she has ever been given.
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