Mike McCormack is an Irish novelist and short story writer, known for his innovative approach to form and structure in novels. Born in 1965 in County Mayo, Ireland, McCormack's work often explores themes of isolation, rural life, and the complexities of the human experience. His 2016 novel Solar Bones, won the Goldsmiths Prize, which is awarded to fiction that breaks the mold and extends the possibilities of the novel form. The book was also longlisted for the 2017 Man Booker Prize, marking a significant recognition of McCormack's literary contribution.

Beyond Solar Bones, McCormack has published several other works, including the novel Notes from a Coma, which was shortlisted for the Irish Book of the Year Award, further establishing him as a significant voice in contemporary Irish literature. With a talent for lyrical prose and a keen insight into the minutiae of everyday life, McCormack continues to captivate readers and critics alike.