Michael Amherstis a writer of fiction and non-fiction. His work has been published internationally, including intheGuardian,New Statesman, theSpectator,The White ReviewandContrappassomagazine. He was shortlisted for the 2012 Bridport Prize and longlisted for the 2014 BBC Opening Lines and 2015 Bath Short Story Prize. His work has also featured at Stroud Short Stories, the inaugural London LitCrawl and the Accidental Festival at London's Roundhouse.