Nell Stevens

Nell Stevens is a British author known for her works of memoir, fiction, and biography. She gained acclaim with her debut novel, "Briefly, A Delicious Life," published in 2022, which was shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award in 2018. Stevens has also penned two memoirs, "Bleaker House" (2017) and "Mrs. Gaskell and Me" (2022), the latter published as "The Victorian & the Romantic" in the US and Canada. Her writing spans genres, blending historical insight with contemporary storytelling.

Stevens' work has earned recognition for its lyrical prose and exploration of themes such as identity, creativity, and relationships. Her memoir "Mrs. Gaskell and Me" won the 2019 Somerset Maugham Award, cementing her reputation as a skilled nonfiction writer. Her essays and articles have appeared in prominent publications, including "The New York Times", "The Guardian", and "Granta". An Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Warwick, Stevens balances her academic career with her literary pursuits, contributing to both fiction and nonfiction with equal depth and originality.