Lorraine Kelly reveals exciting new career shakeup
LORRAINE Kelly is preparing to launch her debut novel, the presenter has revealed.
The telly host, 63, has revealed her delight at career move into the world of literature.
Lorraine announced her new literary vocation on social media earlier today.
The book will be released next February and is titled The Island Swimmer.
The fictional tale is set in Orkney and is about a local woman who moves away from the islands but feels unable to fit in with her new surroundings.
She returns home and reconnects with her community.
Lorraine said she has “always wanted to” pen fiction and added that wild swimming is a key feature of the story.
The activity is one of the presenter’s favourite pastimes.
In the Instagram clip, Lorraine wears a jumper with the words ‘Read More Books’ on it.
She says: “I’m really delighted to share with you the news of my debut novel. It’s called The Island Swimmer.
“It’s going to be out next Spring and, well, I’ve had such a brilliant time doing this. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do.
“I’ve always wanted to write fiction. And I just felt that this was the right time.
“The story is set in Orkney – a place that I absolutely love and adore. Orkney is very much at the heart of the story.
“It’s almost like a character in itself I guess. But it’s also about relationships.
“It’s about one woman’s journey. She has to leave Orkney where she’s supported, she’s part of a community.
“And she has to come down south, where she’s rootless, and doesn’t really know how to find herself.
“And she has to go through that whole process of going back to Orkney and reconnecting with people, and reconnecting with a community, and finding some sort of contentment.
“Part of the way she does that is through a group of women and men who do wild water swimming, which is a huge thing that I do, so I wanted to bring my passion for that to the story as well.”
She adds: “I really hope that you enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed writing it.”
Fellow author Matt Cain commented: “Amazing! Can’t wait to read it. And welcome to the club.”
One of her excited followers wrote: “Huge achievement, Lorraine! Congratulations.”
A third said: “Well done Lorraine, looking forward to reading it.”