Mark Haddon

Mark Haddon, an English novelist and illustrator, rose to prominence with his novel "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time." This work not only earned him the Whitbread Book of the Year Award and the Guardian Prize in 2003, but also found itself long-listed for the 2003 Man Booker Prize. Following its success, the novel was adapted into a stage play, further solidifying Haddon's position in the literary world. Always pushing creative boundaries, his short story "The Pier Falls" was longlisted for the 2015 Sunday Times EFG Private Bank Short Story Award.

Continuing his literary journey, Haddon published a collection of short stories titled "Dogs and Monsters" in 2024, inspired by classical mythology. His dedication to his craft and impact on literature was recognized in 2023 when he was offered an OBE for his services to literature, an honor he declined due to his discomfort with the British Empire's historical implications. Other notable works in his repertoire include "A Spot of Bother" (2006), "The Red House" (2012), and "The Porpoise" (2019). In 2020, he authored a graphic short story titled "Social Distance," reflecting on the coronavirus pandemic. In 2026, he published "Leaving Home."

Haddon's work is not confined to novels; he has also contributed to television with works like "Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars" and "Fungus the Bogeyman." His repertoire also includes plays, notably "Polar Bears", and his work spans both adult and children's literature, with titles such as "Boom!" and "Ocean Star Express". His diverse body of work and the insights he has shared about his writing process in various interviews, speak to his versatility as a speaker, making him a valuable addition to events discussing literature and screenwriting.