Autor/-in: Denise Haynes

Born on the island of Trinidad, Denise Theresa Haynes is the youngest of ten children. After studying French and Spanish languages and literatures at University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill, Barbados, she taught at UWI before studying law. Denise was a runner up in the Commonwealth Bureau's Short Story Competition in 1999 and has written articles for magazines and journals. Having practised law for 16 years, she now dedicates her time to writing. She is married and has two children. She is an avid gardener, walks every day and enjoys cooking and reading.