Michael Belanger is an author and high school history teacher. His debut novel, The History of Jane Doe, was a finalist for the Connecticut Book Award and received a Kirkus starred review.

More recently, his writing has appeared in Flash Fiction Magazine, Pigeon Review, Bright Flash Literary Review, and the 2025 Connecticut Literary Anthology. His latest novel, Grimwell, was released in 2024 by Woodhall Press, and his debut murder mystery is forthcoming in 2027 from Running Wild Press. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, sons, and two wonderfully aloof cats.