Michael Brunton-Spall

Michael Brunton-Spall is an award-winning British author whose skill for writing captivating literature has earned him critical acclaim. His works often explore themes of morality, family, and modern life. He has penned several books, both fiction and nonfiction, that have gone on to receive wide praise and recognition both nationally and internationally. His most noteworthy works include "Rise up Stronger", his Carnegie Medal-nominated novel, and "The Butterflies of Memory", which received the Society of Authors Betty Trask Prize.

Born in London, Michael Brunton-Spall has been writing since his childhood. A self-trained writer, Brunton-Spall studied literature at a local college and developed a passion for storytelling. After college, he went into a career in journalism, a profession he continued while pursuing his writing career. His reports covered topics such as Britain’s changing identity, the rise of multinational corporations, and environmental and developmental issues.

Brunton-Spall’s novel writing career began with his debut novel, “Rise up Stronger”. The novel follows a seemingly ordinary family—a mother raising her two children—and chronicles their struggles to keep their family unit together during hard times. It has earned several accolades, including Carnegie Medal nomination. Brunton-Spall’s second novel, “The Butterflies of Memory”, is set in the same family ten years later as they face struggles arising from the daughter's adulthood and motherhood. The novel received the Society of Authors prestigious Betty Trask Award for its sensitively written narrative and compelling portrait.

Brunton-Spall’s other works include “And The Darkness”, a literature fiction novel capturing a modern-day family drama, and “The Swirlers”, a compelling tale of a family’s attempts to transcend their past. His most recent book, “The Curfew”, is set in a near-future London and depicts a society under the rule of a tyrannical president.

In addition to his works as a novelist, Brunton-Spall also has published several acclaimed nonfiction works. These include “A History of This Island Now Called Britain” and “Untold: Voices of Young Refugees”, a project he co-authored that highlights the stories of refugees aged sixteen to twenty-six.

Michael Brunton-Spall is celebrated for his passionate writing style, capturing nuanced moments and realistic details, and for his insistence on shedding light on social topics rarely featured in mainstream media. His works have earned him various honours, including Society of Authors awards, a place among the “Yorkshire Post”’s Most Trustworthy Writers, and he was twice the winner of the Hennessy New Irish Writing Award. His books have been published in countries all around the world, from the U.K. to Russia and India.

Michael Brunton-Spall’s writing is an engaging, heartfelt experience that is not to be missed. His thought-provoking works explore a range of topics, and his skill for story-telling will continue to impress readers for years to come.