I write fiction, drama and poetry with work widely published and broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland and Radio 4. I am also an experienced workshop leader, speaker and performer, with a background in English and drama teaching and five happy years in a library.
My latest novel, Of Stone and Sky, is set in the Highlands of Scotland where I live and charts the disappearance of a shepherd and the soul-searching of his community left behind.
I was the first ever Writer in Residence for the Cairngorms National Park facilitating Shared Stories: A Year in the Cairngorms. My experiences as a writer in the Cairngorms and beyond are on my blog: Writing the Way.
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I grew up internationally. Whether travelling the world or at my desk, crossing cultures is my life. Thank you for sharing the journey.
Merryn
Reviews
An absolutely wonderful story on Radio 4 today. Atmospheric, beautiful and moving.
On ‘Her Mother’s Songs’
the late Jon Lord of Deep Purple
The central themes – about love, parental influence, hidden secrets, loyalty, and the importance of faith – produce a gripping storyline.
On ‘Askival’
Lavinia Byrne, The Church Times
There are shafts of light in Merryn Glover’s touching drama.
On ‘Immaculate’
John Bungey, The Times
"Very informative, positive course; inspirational and friendly." "It’s focused me really well and given me confidence and self-belief." "Super!"
On the Writing Course
Participants on the CLP Creative Writing Course, 2015
I was totally captivated by this book. The depictions of India are so rich you can smell the air, and the characters are utterly vibrant.
On ‘Askival’
Dr Kirsty Williams, BBC Scotland
Social Connections
Writing
Stories
My short stories have won competitions, been widely anthologised and broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Plays
A life-long love of theatre has seen me performing, devising and writing plays, now mainly for radio.
Other Tales
Journalism, documentary, blogging, life-story, reviews, spiritual journaling and poetry.
