Tanya Byrne - Author

Tanya Byrne was born in London and studied in Surrey, where she still lives with her cat who goes by several names, none of which he actually answers to. After eight years working for BBC Radio, she left to write her debut novel, Heart-Shaped Bruise. She has a weakness for boys with guitars, drinks far too much tea and even though her mother tells her not to, she always talks to strangers.

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Heart-shaped Bruise Tanya Byrne Shortlisted for the Specsavers National Book Awards 'New Writer of the Year' 2012. This gripping, provoking and emotional debut, written from the perspective of a troubled young girl in a young offenders institute awaiting trial for a vicious crime, is very... Format: Paperback - Released: 27/09/2012 Lovereading Price: £5.24 - Saving £1.75 (25%)

Heart-shaped Bruise Tanya Byrne May 2012 Debut of the Month. Shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger 2012. CWA Judges' comment: “Listed as a young adult novel, this book has a much wider appeal. Byrne perfectly... Format: Hardback - Released: 10/05/2012 Lovereading Price: £9.74 - Saving £3.25 (25%)