Sue Divin is a Northern Irish, Derry based writer with Armagh roots
Writing with wry humour and emotional punch, Sue’s critically acclaimed novels are popular with teens and adults alike. Perfect for book clubs, readers who like a fast-paced page-turner, or those who seek to understand a ‘wee bit more’ of post-conflict Northern Ireland through literature.
Guard Your Heart
Guard Your Heart (Macmillan, 2021) is a ‘Romeo and Juliet’ set in Derry~Londonderry in 2016. In 2022 it was shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Award and won the Great Reads Award (Ireland). ‘Profoundly powerful, subtle and effective’ (The Guardian), ‘Compelling’ (Irish Times) and ‘Laced with dry wit, emotion and self-deprecating humour’ (Irish News).
Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told (Macmillan, 2022) has been described as ‘Parent Trap meets Derry Girls’. It shortlisted in the Irish Book Awards and the Children’s Book Awards Ireland and is on Ireland’s national curriculum. ‘This polished novel makes space for the messy complexity of human existence, and gently offers, but does not preach, hope.’ (Irish Times) “A compelling, original story that will make you laugh, cry, and laugh til you cry.” — Michelle Gallen (Author of Big Girl, Small Town and Factory Girls).
Runaway Road
Runaway Road (First Ink, Macmillan, 2026) is set in the cross-border Derry and Donegal area along the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way. After a crime goes wrong, two young siblings, Ezra (16) and Evie (9) go on the run across the northern Irish border. Raised in care, they’re used to feeling invisible. Now they have to become invisible for real. A story about grace, second chances, longing and belonging. Included in the Irish Times ‘Best fiction of 2026’ to watch out for.
“5 Stars. Absolutely Superb. Loved the writing, the characters, the setting – truly loved everything about it! Perfect for fans of Normal People, What Red Was, Milkman, Ghost Factory... most definitely one of my top reads of the year!”
— Fiona Sharp, Independent Book Reviews
With a Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies and a career in Community Relations, Sue’s writing often touches on diversity and reconciliation.
Her short stories, flash fiction and poetry, have been published in a range of literary journals.