Laurence Lumsden

 

I grew up in Dublin, lived for several years in Stockholm, and am now very much at home in Montréal (Tiohtià:ke). A writer of short stories and poems, I still entertain mad notions of one day finishing the novel that's in bits and pieces on my laptop. 

 

I was gobsmacked and grateful to be awarded the 2025 Cúirt New Writing Prize. My stories have been published in Crannóg Magazine, Necessary Fiction, Sky Island Journal, River, and The Galway Review. See the Writing tab at the top of this page for a complete list with links.

 

After years of procrastination and self-doubt I finally got around to writing fiction under the cover of the pandemic, only to find that my new-found enthusiam far exceeded my ability. Happily I discovered the creative writing modules at The Open University (A215 and A363), and while studying there I benefited from the guidance of two brilliant tutors, the poets Dr. Christy Ducker and Dr. Anne Caldwell.  I've continued my learning at Philip Schultz's Writers Studio in workshops led by wonderful teachers including Lael Cassidy, Nancy Matsunaga, Lorraine Babb, and Nancy Connors. 

 

You can reach me by email at himself@laurencewrites.com or on these social media platforms: