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Lorraine Kelly has revealed a brand new career move after 30 years of appearing on-screen. The presenter, who hosts her own self-titled show every weekday morning on ITV, has announced she will be releasing her debut novel, which is due to be published next year.
The 63-year-old said she had always wanted to write fiction and had felt that it was now the “right time” to do so. Titled The Island Swimmer, the book is due to be published on February 15 2024, by Orion Publishing.
Lorraine shared the news in a video announcement posted to social media on Monday. "I’m really delighted to share with you the news of my debut novel," she said.
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"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 woman who returns to Orkney after years away and struggles to reconnect with her family and community. She finds herself taken in by a group of cold-water swimmers, a pastime that Lorraine herself 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 said. Lorraine then said the novel was inspired by her love of the Orkney Islands, which is "very much at the heart of the story".
In the caption of her post, Lorraine added: "I’m excited to share the news that my first novel, The Island Swimmer, is coming next February from @orionbooks. It’s a book I’ve wanted to write for a long time, and I can’t wait for you to read it. It’s available now for pre-order from @waterstones, link in my bio."
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Lorraine Kelly is one of Britain's best-loved broadcasters with her own primetime breakfast show - Lorraine - on ITV every weekday morning - but the star has announced a new exciting venture. She's written her very own debut novel, which she announced on her various social media pages on Monday, as she said it's something that she has "always wanted to do." The 63 year old looked lovely in a video as she sat in front of a bookcase and donned a jumper which had the words "read more books" written on it. Speaking to the camera, Lorraine said she was "delighted" to share the news of her debut novel, which is named The Island Swimmer, and is due to be published on February 15 2024, by Orion Publishing.
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