In a fit of youthful enthusiasm Lorrie Porter graduated from University College London with a degree in Ancient World Studies then went on to qualify as a teacher in Classics. She loitered for many years in a solicitor’s office where she spent a lot of time staring out of the window. However, her fascination for dead languages and civilizations continues to thrive. She has recently graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with an MA in Creative Writing.
Lorrie writes fiction for young adults which embraces a dark and emotional aesthetic and is currently working on Cradlesnatch, a story about a monster who steals children. Her novel, Fury, is to be published by Meadowside Books and will be available in February 2013. It has wolves, bandits and other miscreants among its pages.
Lorrie lives on a narrow boat with her talented husband and impervious cat.