Maggie Brookes is a renowned British author, celebrated for her historical fiction that vividly depicts the past. Previously, she worked as a journalist, which has contributed to the authenticity and meticulous detail found in her work. Her writing is so immersive that readers feel as if they are experiencing the events first-hand.
Brookes is not only an author but also a poet and novelist. She began her writing career as a poet, publishing five poetry collections in the UK under her married name of Maggie Butt. She later transitioned to novelist, drawing from her experience as a BBC television producer and journalist. The Prisoner’s Wife, her debut novel, is based on an extraordinary true story of love and courage from World War II, told to her by an ex-prisoner of war. Brookes' dedication to research is evident as she traveled to the Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany to gather information and insights for her book. The Prisoner’s Wife is scheduled for publication in May 2020 by imprints of Penguin Random House in the UK and the US, with additional publications in other countries to follow.
In addition to her work as an author, Brookes is an advisory fellow for the Royal Literary Fund and an Associate Professor at Middlesex University in London, where she has taught creative writing since 1990. She is married and has two grown-up daughters. Brookes continues to be passionate about storytelling and is currently working on her next novel, Acts of Love and War, based on another captivating story from the Spanish civil war. Readers can connect with her through her website, social media platforms, or her poetry alias website.