Pierre Mejlak is a Maltese author, most known for his collection of short stories Having Said Goodnight. The book earned him the European Union Prize for Literature in 2014 and has since been translated into 13 languages. His works, which include a novel, two collections of short stories and a number of books for children, have been widely translated, and have inspired a TV series, two short films and a number of theatrical performances. Pierre has lived in Belgium since 2004.