C. G. Moore

Born in Dublin, Ireland, C. G. Moore (Chris), is an award-winning author of young adult fiction. Chris has quickly established a name for himself with his hard-hitting, direct and affecting writing and for his commitment to representation. His debut novel, Fall Out, balanced dark-humour and a razor-sharp insight into the challenges of coming out. In his second book, Gut Feelings, Chris explored the impact that chronic illness and the resulting surgery had upon his life. Told in verse, the novel won the prestigious KPMG Children’s Books Ireland, Book of the Year Award for 2022 and was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. His third novel, Trigger, is also told in verse and explores the sexual abuse of men and the impact of trauma on mental health.

Alongside writing, Chris is an advocate of arts and publishing and champions opportunities for young people in both sectors. He is a regular and inspiring speaker in schools and colleges across the UK and Ireland. Chris has spent over five years working with numerous high-profile organisations including the BBC, The Reading Agency, HarperCollins publisher and many more. Chris has lectured on the BA and MA in Publishing at the University of Central Lancashire and when not working is most likely to be found drinking coffee and pondering his next projects