Beginner’s pluck: Artist and writer Gethan Dick

An optimistic debut, this centres on love, motherhood, childbirth, and resilience and it’s glorious — funny, thought provoking, and wise

Originally wanting to work in film, Gethan Dick changed her mind during her degree, and switched to writing. Picture: Gabrielle Dumon

Before Gethan was eight years old, she had lived in Belfast, Downpatrick, Sussex, and several locations in Ireland.

“My dad was a doctor. We travelled while he trained, and until he was assigned to a GP practice in Sligo.