Ingrid Rojas Contreras was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia. Her essays and short stories have appeared in amongst others, The Los Angeles Review of Books and Electric Literature. She has received fellowships and awards from The Missouri Review, Bread Loaf Writer’s Conference, VONA and Hedgebrook to name but a few.
Ingrid Rojas Contreras was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia. Her essays and short stories have appeared in amongst others, The Los Angeles Review of Books and Electric Literature. She has received fellowships and awards from The Missouri Review, Bread Loaf Writer’s Conference, VONA and Hedgebrook to name but a few.
Q&A Session with 2026 Dublin Literary Award shortlisted author Brigitte Giraud, author of Live Fast, exploring the inspirations behind her novel.
VideoMay 12 2026
Laurent Binet – Perspective(s) Q&A
Check out our Q&A with Laurent Binet, author of shortlisted title Perspective(s), as he discusses the inspirations behind his work and reflects on the role libraries have played in shaping his journey
VideoMay 8 2026
Ali Smith – Gliff Q&A
Shortlisted author Ali Smith discusses the creative inspirations behind Gliff and reflects on the significance of libraries throughout her reading and writing life in our latest Q&A.
