Tessa Jane Hadley, known for her literary works under the name Tessa Hadley, is an accomplished British author celebrated for her realistic portrayal of family dynamics through her novels, short stories, and nonfiction. With a keen psychological insight, Hadley's prose delicately yet powerfully captures the nuances of ordinary lives, earning her accolades such as the prestigious Hawthornden Prize and the Windham-Campbell Literature Prize in fiction.

Hadley's literary talent has been recognized with her novels being longlisted for both the Orange Prize and the Wales Book of the Year. Her narrative style is described as "superbly controlled," with judges of the Windham-Campbell prizes highlighting her as "one of English's finest contemporary writers." Beyond her writing career, Hadley imparts her wealth of knowledge as a professor of creative writing at Bath Spa University.

Her notable works include Sunstroke and Other Stories, The Past, Late in the Day, and Clever Girl. Residing in Cardiff, Wales, she continues to influence and inspire through both her written art and academic contribution.