M. L. Stedman
M. L. Stedman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1971 (age 54–55) |
| Occupation | Novelist lawyer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | University of London |
| Years active | 2012-present |
| Notable works | The Light Between Oceans |
M. L. Stedman (born 1971) is an Australian writer and lawyer.[1] She has lived in London and is notably reticent about sharing personal information, preferring her work to speak for itself.[2]
Biography
ML Stedman was born and raised in Western Australia. She worked as a lawyer in London and later studied creative writing part time at University of London.[2]
Works
Stedman has published two novels, and a series of short fiction and novellas. Her first novel The Light Between Oceans won numerous awards and was adapted to film in 2016, written and directed by Derek Cianfrance and starring Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz, Bryan Brown, and Jack Thompson.
Novels
- The Light Between Oceans (2012)[3]
- A Far Flung Life (2026)[4]
Awards
- 2014 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award — longlisted[5]
- 2013 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) — Australian Newcomer of the Year — winner[6]
- 2013 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) — Australian Book of the Year — shortlisted[6]
- 2013 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) — Australian Literary Fiction Book of the Year — shortlisted[6]
- 2013 Miles Franklin Award — longlisted[7]
- 2013 ASAL Awards — ALS Gold Medal — longlisted[6]
- 2013 Australian Booksellers Association Awards — BookPeople Book of the Year — winner[6]
- 2013 Indie Book Awards Book of the Year – Book of the Year — winner[8]
- 2013 Indie Book Awards Book of the Year – Debut Fiction — winner[8]
References
- ^ "Austlit — ML Stedman". Austlit. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ a b Morris, Linda (24 March 2012). "Interview: M.L. Stedman". The Age. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "The Light Between Oceans by ML Stedman". National Library of Australia. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "A Far Flung Life by ML Stedman". Goodreads. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ Aw, Tash (14 November 2013). "Impac longlist goes further than other prizes". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "Austlit – M. L. Stedman – Awards". Austlit. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ "Miles Franklin Literary Award, The 2013 Longlist". The Trust Company. Archived from the original on 4 November 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ a b ""Indie Book Awards - Winners 2013"". Australian Independent Booksellers. Retrieved 24 February 2026.