Something about Michael 

Michael J. Dawson is a writer, producer, and storyteller working across film, stage, audio, and books. He writes both fiction and non-fiction, creating work that’s often shaped by real life, human behaviour, and the strange overlap between the two.

Michael had a varied career that took him from engineering to becoming a top ten national salesperson, before later developing his own therapeutic models for professionals and individuals. Those experiences still feed into the work he makes today, combining a strong interest in people and the stories we tell ourselves.

As an author, Michael is best known for creating literature’s first “twin novels” - Black Star and Life on Mars - two connected books designed to be read in any order, either separately or side by side.

His work also stretches into film, theatre, and audio. A finalist in two national Channel 4 writing competitions, Michael has created projects that move between drama, comedy, and more experimental ideas, including “Dramio,” a mix of radio drama and comedy. 

He also produced, amongst others, the radio play Hot Fat, written by Jack Rosenthal.

Michael spent nine years as an FM radio presenter and continues to work in podcasting, where conversation and storytelling still shape his approach to creative work.

Now based in Normandy, Michael continues to develop projects for page, stage, and screen, always chasing ideas that feel honest, original, and human.