Michael Frank is a renowned author, essayist, and short story writer. His articles, essays, and short stories have been featured in several prestigious publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Slate, The Atlantic, The Yale Review, The TLS, Salmagundi, and Tablet. Frank's writing has also been included in "Italy: The Best Travel Writing" from The New York Times, showcasing his exceptional talent in travel writing.
In addition to his work in print media, Frank's fiction has been presented at Symphony Space's Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story, a testament to his storytelling abilities. He has also served as a Contributing Writer to the Los Angeles Times Book Review for nearly a decade. Currently, Frank resides in New York City and Liguria, Italy, with his family, drawing inspiration from his surroundings to create his compelling works.
Frank has received numerous accolades for his writing, including a 2020 Guggenheim Fellowship. He is the author of the novel WHAT IS MISSING (2019) and the memoir THE MIGHTY FRANKS (2017). The latter was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection, one of The Telegraph's and The New Statesman's best books of 2017, and the winner of the JQ Wingate Literary Prize. His works have been celebrated for their depth, insight, and literary merit, solidifying his place as a respected and admired author in the literary world.