“Who taught you to write in blood on my back? Who taught you to use your hands as branding irons? You have scored your name into my shoulders, referenced me with your mark. The pads of your fingers have become printing blocks, you tap a message on to my skin, tap meaning into my body.”

British novelist and memoirist, Jeanette Winterson is best known for her lyrical, genre-defying fiction that blends fantasy, queer themes, and feminist critique. Her work often explores identity, love, and the fluidity of narrative, earning her a devoted readership and critical acclaim.