Michael Crummey

Michael Crummey is a Canadian bestselling author and poet known for his evocative portrayals of Newfoundland's history and landscapes. Born in Buchans, Newfoundland, he grew up in mining towns that would later influence his writing. His debut novel, "River Thieves" (2001), became a national bestseller, earning the Thomas Head Raddall Award and the Winterset Award, while also being shortlisted for the Giller Prize and the IMPAC Award. His subsequent novels, including "The Wreckage" (2005) and "Galore" (2009), further cemented his reputation, with "Galore" winning the Commonwealth Writers' Prize and the Canadian Authors' Association Fiction Prize.

Crummey's work spans multiple genres, from poetry to short stories and novels, often exploring themes of survival, resilience, and the complexities of rural life. His early poetry collections, such as "Arguments with Gravity" (1996) and "Hard Light" (1998), showcase his lyrical precision, while his fiction demonstrates a mastery of historical narrative. His latest novel, "The Adversary" (2024), received critical acclaim and won the International Dublin Literary Award in 2025. He resides in St. John's, Newfoundland, where he continues to write and contribute to Canada's literary landscape.