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Una McCormack, lecturer in creative writing at Anglia Ruskin University, began writing fiction as a child. Her most recent novel, Star Trek: The Fall: The Crimson Shadow, recently reached 17th spot in The New York Times' best-seller list.
Where and when were you born?
St Helen's, Merseyside, January 1972.
How has this shaped you?
I spent a great deal of time and effort in my twenties defining myself in opposition to a very conservative Catholic upbringing. At some point I decided it was more interesting to define myself on my own terms.
Describe your latest book in 140 characters.
A political thriller that reflects on nationalism, patriotism, institutional corruption, and the threat of democratic decline. In space.
What were your feelings upon making the top 20 of The New York Times' best-seller list?
It was so completely unexpected that I burst out laughing. Then I thought: "Surely this is REF-able?"...