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Celebrating Literary
Excellence
Bestselling author Cally Taylor has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters by Northumbria University, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to literature.
Cally, who studied psychology at Northumbria and graduated in 1995, developed a fascination with abnormal and criminal psychology during her studies - an interest
that would later become the foundation of her career as a writer of psychological thrillers. She received her honorary degree during a graduation ceremony held last summer.
Cally is the author of eleven gripping stand-alone thrillers, including The Accident, The Lie, The Missing, The Escape, T he Fear, Sleep, Strangers, Her Last Holiday, The Guilty Couple, and Every Move You Make. Her books have captivated readers worldwide, earning her a place on the Sunday Times bestseller list nine times.
This year marks another milestone in Cally’s literary journey with the release of her latest novel, It’s Always the Husband, published on 5th June. The book has already generated buzz for its suspenseful plot and compelling characters, promising to be another nail-biting success.
Cally said: “I couldn't be more delighted to receive an honorary degree from Northumbria University in recognition of my career as an author. It's a huge honour and I feel incredibly lucky - not just to receive the award, but because my three years at Northumbria were incredibly happy... To be honoured in this way means an enormous amount.”
In addition to her honorary degree, Cally also received two Silver Awards at the Nielsen Book Awards this year, celebrating over 250,000 copies sold of The Missing and The Guilty Couple.
The recognition Cally continues to receive is a testament to her power of storytelling and we cannot wait to see where her literary journey takes her next.
Cally Taylor (EOG.84–91)
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