David McConnell is an American novelist and literary journalist. His work spans fiction, nonfiction, and cultural criticism. He lives between New York City and Key West, Florida and Paris, France. His work includes: The Firebrat (2003) — an early novel blending personal narrative and cultural critique; The Silver Hearted (2010) — a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award and the Ferro-Grumley Award for LGBT fiction; and, most recently, a novel The Beads (2024). American Honor Killings: Desire and Rage Among Men (2013) is a narrative nonfiction investigation of masculinity and murders motivated by hate. McConnell’s short fiction, essays, and journalism have appeared in international periodicals and anthologies, including Granta, The Literary Review (UK), and Prospect magazine (UK). He was co-chair of the Lambda Literary Foundation (2009–2011) and is currently on the board of the Key West Literary Seminar (2020-present).

Awards & Honors: Finalist, Lambda Literary Award for The Silver Hearted. Finalist, Ferro-Grumley Award for The Silver Hearted. American Library Association Stonewall Book Award (nonfiction) for American Honor Killings.