Rebecca Philipson

REBECCA PHILIPSON grew up in a mining town in County Durham, where she still lives. Educated in a small convent, she deferred her university degree to set up her own business at 21. Rebecca finished her BA in English Literature at Northumbria University, graduating with First Class Honours, and completed a PGCE in English at Durham University whilst on maternity leave. After returning to her business, Rebecca also lectured part-time in Literature and Language in Newcastle. Having sold her business in 2020, Rebecca is now devoted to her writing career. She graduated from the University of East Anglia (UEA) Masters Program in 2024 and won a scholarship to Liverpool University where she will be reading for a PhD in Creative Writing.

Rebecca was diagnosed with ADHD in her late thirties, and quietly celebrates her neurodiversity.In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her two children, her fiancé and close family and friends. Rebecca loves competitive netball, travelling, art & culture and walking with her German Shepard rescue dog, who inspired the dog-related events in her book. She loves rock and metal music, snooker and tea with just the right amount of milk in it.