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Damian Barr is a writer, broadcaster & salonnière. Maggie & Me, his account of coming of age and coming out in Thatcher’s Scotland, was named Sunday Times Memoir of the Year. His debut novel, You Will Be Safe Here, reveals South Africa’s hidden history ranging from the Boer War to now; a R4 Book at Bedtime and Observer Book of the Year. Since 2008, his Literary Salon has celebrated emerging and established voices. He champions readers and writers.
Fellows are nominated by peers and elected by our Council of writers – our governing Board. Being elected a Fellow of the RSL is a lifetime honour. This role gives them the opportunity to support other writers, readers and the future of literature. The RSL connects writers in the Fellowship to one another, and to a wider readership.
Fellows are nominated by peers and elected by our Council of writers – our governing Board. Being elected a Fellow of the RSL is a lifetime honour. This role gives them the opportunity to support other writers, readers and the future of literature. The RSL connects writers in the Fellowship to one another, and to a wider readership.
