Nicola Barker
Born in 1966
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Nicola Barker is an English writer known for her innovative and ambitious novels.
She has authored eight novels, including Darkmans, which was shortlisted for the 2007 Man Booker and Ondaatje prizes and won the Hawthornden Prize.
Her novel Wide Open won the 2000 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, while Clear was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2004.
Barker has also published two award-winning short story collections.
Her work has been translated into over twenty languages, showcasing her international appeal.
She resides in East London and continues to be a prominent figure in contemporary British literature.
