Trezza Azzopardi is a British novelist and short story writer known for her critically acclaimed literary fiction. Her debut novel, "The Hiding Place," earned widespread recognition, including a Booker Prize shortlist nomination—a rare achievement for a first-time author—and won the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize. Subsequent works such as "Remember Me," "Winterton Blue," and "The Song House" further established her reputation, with "Remember Me" shortlisted for Wales Book of the Year and "Winterton Blue" longlisted for the same award. Her novella, "The Tip of My Tongue," also contributes to her diverse body of work, which has been translated into 17 languages.
Born in Cardiff to a Maltese father and Welsh mother, Azzopardi draws from her multicultural heritage in her writing. She studied creative writing at the University of East Anglia, where she now teaches, and holds an MA in Film and Television Studies from the University of Derby. Her narratives often explore themes of identity, memory, and displacement, resonating with both critics and readers. In addition to novels, she has written short stories and contributed readings for BBC Radio.
Azzopardi resides in Norwich, where she continues to write. She is currently working on her fifth book, expanding her literary contributions. Her works remain celebrated for their emotional depth and lyrical prose.