Melissa Harrison is a multifaceted literary figure, whose creative endeavors encompass the realms of novel writing, nature writing, podcasting, and children's authorship. Her impressive array of writing credits includes a monthly Nature Notebook column for The Times, as well as contributions to the FT Weekend, the Guardian, and the New Statesman.
Her most recent novel, All Among the Barley, has garnered significant acclaim, earning the distinction of being the UK winner of the European Union Prize for Literature. Additionally, it was recognized as a Waterstones Paperback of the Year and a Book of the Year by the Observer, the New Statesman, and the Irish Times.
A collection of Melissa's Times columns, titled The Stubborn Light of Things, was honored as the East Anglian Book of the Year. Her previous works have received notable recognition, with her novel At Hawthorn Time being shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award and her novel Rain being longlisted for the Wainwright Prize.
Melissa resides in Suffolk, where she continues to produce engaging and thought-provoking content. She is represented by Jenny Hewson at Lutyens & Rubinstein, and also maintains a monthly Substack newsletter called Witness Marks, offering her readers a unique glimpse into her creative process and perspective.
As a writer, Melissa Harrison has established herself as a masterful storyteller and observer of the natural world, consistently pushing the boundaries of her craft and captivating audiences with her distinctive voice and insightful perspectives.
