About the Author

Tony Thompson is a Canadian writer, based in Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of Summer of Monsters, (Walker Books 2014) a novel about Mary Shelley’s early life, and Shakespeare: The Most Famous Man in London, (Black Dog Books 2009). His articles on books, music, and education have appeared in The Age, The Australian, The Daily Review Australia, toppermost.co.uk, and Eureka St. He is a well-regarded speaker and has been a regular guest at the Melbourne Writers Festival and other literary events throughout Australia. He plays blues harmonica with great enthusiasm.