Chloe Michelle Howarth on Perspective and Queer Stories
Chloe Michelle Howarth discusses her literary approach and the significance of queer narratives, following the release of her novel Heap Earth Upon It.
Her debut novel, Sunburn, published in summer 2023, received critical acclaim, including shortlists for the 2024 Polari First Book Prize and the 2024 Book of the Year: Discover Award at the British Book Awards.
- Shortlisted for the 2024 Polari First Book Prize
- Shortlisted for the 2024 Book of the Year: Discover Award at the British Book Awards
- Shortlisted for the 2023 Nero Book Award for Debut Fiction
- Longlisted for the 2024 Diverse Book Awards
Sunburn is a sapphic coming-of-age story set in 1990's Ireland, capturing the chaos of adolescence and the realities of growing up in a small rural town.
There’s no such thing as absolute truth
Author Chloe Michelle Howarth has established herself as a distinctive and important voice on the Irish literary scene.
Author's summary: Chloe Michelle Howarth discusses queer stories and perspective.
IMAGE Magazine — 2025-11-05