Sophie Buchaillard is a French novelist writing in English. Her debut novel This Is Not Who We Are was shortlisted for the Wales Book of the Year award in 2023.[1]

Sophie Buchaillard
BornParis, France
OccupationWriter
NationalityFrench
GenreFiction
Notable works
  • This Is Not Who We Are (2022)
Website
www.sophiebuchaillard.com

Early life edit

Buchaillard was born in Paris, France. Prior to settling in Wales, she travelled across Europe, Asia, the United States and Africa, living in several countries.[2]

Career edit

In June 2022, Buchaillard published her debut novel This Is Not Who We Are with Welsh publisher Seren Books, a multi-layered novel centred upon the Rwandan genocide and the culpability of the French government. In May 2023, it was shortlisted for the Wales Book of the Year award.[3]

Bibliography edit

Fiction edit

  • This Is Not Who We Are (2022)

References edit

  1. ^ "Literature Wales announces shortlist for Wales Book of the Year". Nation.Cymru. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. ^ "About Sophie Buchaillard - Author of This Is Not Who We Are". Sophie Buchaillard. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Buchaillard, Rowland-Hill and Newbury among Wales Book of the Year shortlistees". The Bookseller. Retrieved 22 May 2023.