Lorraine Kelly proclaims her debut novel
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orraine Kelly has introduced her debut novel, which is because of be printed subsequent 12 months.
The ITV presenter, 63, mentioned she had at all times wished to put in writing fiction and had felt that it was now the “right time” to take action.
Titled The Island Swimmer, the ebook is because of be printed on February 15 2024, by Orion Publishing.
Kelly shared the news in a video announcement on Monday.
“I’m really delighted to share with you the news of my debut novel,” she mentioned.
“I’ve had such a brilliant time doing this. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do. I always wanted to write fiction.
“And I just felt that this was the right time.”
The Island Swimmer tells the story of Evie, a lady who returns to Orkney after years away and struggles to reconnect along with her household and group.
She finds herself taken in by a bunch of cold-water swimmers, a pastime that Kelly enjoys.
“I wanted to bring my passion for that to the story as well, and really hope that you enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed writing it,” she mentioned.
Kelly mentioned the novel was impressed by her love of the Orkney Islands, which is “very much at the heart of the story”.
The Island Swimmer is on the market for pre-order on-line now.