Eva Hanagan

Eva Hanagan (born Eva Ross; 10 November 1923 – 9 January 2009) was a British literary novelist and teacher of writing. She had seven novels published between 1977 and 1998. though, according to Susan Chitty, writing in The Guardian, her work was "comedy of a darker hue".

Hanagan later developed material for writing classes, tutored writing classes, and led a creative writing program at HM Prison Ford in Sussex. Shw was the first ever writer in residence appointed by the Home office. In addition she was a member of the society of Sussex authors and published texts for the Writers Bureau (1988).

Personal life Hanagan was married to Major John Hanagan, and as a "service wife," lived in Europe and the Middle East. The couple had two children, Patrick and Alistair.

Eva Hanagan died in London on 9 January 2009.