Megan Nolan is an Irish author born in 1990 in Waterford, Ireland, and currently based in London. Her debut novel, "Acts of Desperation," was published in 2021 by Jonathan Cape and received critical acclaim, earning a Betty Trask Award. The novel was also shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award and longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize. Her second novel, "Ordinary Human Failings," is set for publication in July 2023.
Beyond fiction, Nolan has established herself as a compelling essayist and critic, with her work appearing in prominent publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, The White Review, and Frieze. Her writing often explores themes of vulnerability, desire, and human frailty, marked by sharp introspection and emotional depth. With a growing literary reputation, Nolan continues to contribute to contemporary literature through both fiction and nonfiction.