Lorraine Kelly has revealed that she has written her debut novel, which is due to be published next year.
The Glasgow-born presenter, 63, said she had always wanted to write fiction and had felt that it was now the “right time” to do so.
Titled The Island Swimmer, the book is due to be published on February 15 2024, by Orion Publishing and is currently available to pre-order online.
She shared the news in a video announcement on Monday on Twitter.
“I’m really delighted to share with you the news of my debut novel,” she said.
“I’ve had such a brilliant time doing this. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do. I always wanted to write fiction.
“And I just felt that this was the right time.”
The Island Swimmer tells the story of Evie, a woman who returns to Orkney after years away and struggles to reconnect with her family and community.
She finds herself taken in by a group of cold-water swimmers, a pastime that Kelly enjoys.
“I wanted to bring my passion for that to the story as well, and really hope that you enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed writing it,” she said.
Kelly said the novel was inspired by her love of the Orkney Islands, which is “very much at the heart of the story”.
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