The Writers of Wales Database

RENSHAW, CORINNE

64 Everest Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF4 5AG
Tel: (029) 2075 4509

Freelance writer. Born in Caerphilly, Corinne has a  BA Hons in Classics from Royal Holloway College (University of London) as well as a Dip Ed. She has taught for eight years and is married to a retired University lecturer. Corinne has two daughters and two grandchildren. She has published novels for children, one of which was televised in Welsh translation (also in Dutch and Danish) and also scripts for Playschool. One of her children’s novels was runner–up for Arts Council prize, and Corinne has also written many short stories for the BBC and literary magazines. She also writes reviews and articles on education and other general topics. She has translated Virgils’s Aeneid. Corinne is a Member of the Society of Authors, Academi and the Royal Society of Literature.

Selected Publications:
Thalassine (Frederick Warne, 1971)
The Hand of Aquila Possett (Pont, 1993)
The Sunhouse and Other Stories (Gomer Press, 1996)
High Water (Pont, 1999)

Contributed to:
The Shadow People (co–writer) (Alun Books, 1982)

Eligible Writers on Tour subjects offered:

1. Reading and discussing own work
2. Short-story and novel writing
3. Writing for children
4. Greek and Roman mythology and legends (especially with reference to Homer and Vergil)

AGE RANGE: 7-18 and adults, in single classes or small groups only. AVAILABILITY: Tuesday to Friday preferably.
AREA: Within reach of Cardiff by public transport.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: It helps if children and adults know a little of her work.