Anne Donovan

Anne Donovan is a Scottish novelist and short-story writer, born in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire. A former English teacher, she gained widespread acclaim for her debut novel, Buddha Da (2003), which explores the life of a Glaswegian father who turns to Buddhism. Her work is noted for its use of the Scots language, particularly the Glaswegian dialect, and for its focus on the lives of ordinary people. She has also authored the short-story collection Hieroglyphics and Other Stories and the novels Being Emily and Gone Are the Leaves.