Denise Mina
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Summary
Denise Mina was born on August 21, 1966[1], in East Kilbride[2]. She has worked as a novelist[3], playwright[4], poet lawyer[5], comics writer[6], and writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (480 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: criminologist[11], university teacher[12], jurist[13]
- Field of work: literary activity[14], detective literature[15], drama[16], criminology[17], criminal law[18], comics[19]
- Educated at: University of Glasgow[20], University of Strathclyde[21], University of Glasgow School of Law[22]
- Award received: CWA New Blood Dagger[23], German Crime Fiction Award[24], Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel[25], Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[26]
- Sex or gender: female[27]
- Genre: crime literature[28], mystery fiction[29]
- Commons category: Denise Mina[30]
- Residence: Glasgow[31]
- Family name: Mina[32]
- Given name: Denise[33]
- Official website: http://www.denisemina.co.uk[34]
- Nominated for: Dagger in the Library[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
Why It Matters
Denise Mina has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Denise Mina born?
Denise Mina's place of birth was East Kilbride[2].
What did Denise Mina do for work?
Denise Mina worked as a novelist[3], playwright[4], poet lawyer[5], comics writer[6], and writer[7].
Where did Denise Mina go to school?
Denise Mina was educated at University of Glasgow[20], University of Strathclyde[21], and University of Glasgow School of Law[22].
What awards did Denise Mina receive?
Honors received include CWA New Blood Dagger[23], German Crime Fiction Award[24], Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel[25], and Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[26].