Miriam Robinson

Miriam Robinson is an author who has worked in the world of books and bookshops for over 15 years. Previously the host of podcast My Unlived Life, she holds an MA in Creative Writing from Goldsmiths, University of London and her short fiction has been shortlisted for a Pushcart Prize, the inaugural Pindrop/RA Short Story Prize and the Pat Kavanagh Prize. Her debut novel, And Notre Dame Is Burning (Corsair), was published to critical acclaim in 2025. Originally from Colorado, Miriam lives in East London with her daughter and their six-toed cat Astrid.

'This page-turning novel is a beacon of hope, as its heroine discovers new ways of living - and of becoming herself' Harper's Bazaar

'Miriam Robinson is an incredible writer and this is an astounding debut' Prima

'Miriam Robinson's novel is exceptional . . . In writing Esther, she has beautifully captured some of the universal aspects of womanhood' The Bookseller