Our pick of the week is Laura Hird's official website. Laura Hird was born in 1966. She studied Contemporary Writing at Middlesex Polytechnic. In 1997 she was awarded a Scottish Arts Council Writer's Bursary to allow her to write full-time. She is the author of Nail and Other Stories (1997) and Born Free (1999), a novel set in Edinburgh, where she lives.

Laura Hird's website includes a showcase of international new writing. Check it out here.

Laura Hird's official site. Laura Hird is a successful Scottish novelist, described as one of the 'most accomplished and fresh young voices around' in 'The Times' for her first novel, 'Born Free' (1999). Laura Hird's website features not only information on her books but also a huge collection of reviews, interviews and new writing. Alongside the 'Showcase' which features short stories, poetry and extracts by new writers, there are review features of classic and new work, as well as films, music and literary magazines. Hird's presence is very strong throughout as she offers her favourite prose, poetry, music and events and offers information on writing opportunities, competitions and _link_s.

Thanks again goes to Steven for the _link_ submission.