Jonathan Kemp is a British author and academic known for his bold explorations of queer history and sexuality. His debut novel "London Triptych" won the Authors' Club Best First Novel Award in 2010, weaving together three narratives across a century of London's hidden gay history. Kemp holds a PhD in Creative and Critical Writing from the University of Sussex and teaches creative writing at Birkbeck, University of London. His work often examines marginalized voices and forgotten stories, challenging conventional narratives of desire and identity. His other novels include "Twentysix" and "Ghosting," continuing his examination of queer lives and experiences.