Megan Nolan

Megan Nolan (born 1990) is an Irish author and journalist known for introspective fiction and polemic essays. She gained critical prominence after releasing her debut novel, Acts of Desperation, concerning complexities of desire and self-doubt through the lens of a young woman navigating a tumultuous relationship. It was well-received and longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize, receiving a Betty Trask Award in 2022. Her following novel, Ordinary Human Failings, which follows the investigation into the death of a young British girl, the daughter of an immigrant family serving as a scapegoat, was shortlisted for a number of awards. These works explore psychological and structural forces that shape families, communities, and romances.