Glenn Bech (born 1991 in Horsens) is a Danish author and psychologist, trained at the Danish Writers' School and Aarhus University. He made his debut in 2021 with the autofictional novel Farskibet - a fragmented elegy about a working-class childhood in Horsens - which won the Blixen Prize 2022 for novel of the year. His writing circles around class, toxic masculinity and sexuality, in a voice that moves between raw anger and tenderness. His most recent works are the novel Jeg er ikke færdig med dig (2025) and the dialogue book Det skal blive godt nu (2026), co-written with his mother.
Glenn Bech published the conversation book Det skal blive godt nu on Gyldendal on June 11, 2026, written together with his mother Dorte Bech.
Glenn Bech was on a spring tour at Danish venues and cultural centers in April-May 2026.
The novel Jeg er ikke færdig med dig was published by Gyldendal in September 2025.
Glenn Bech received Den Gyldne Grundtvig 2023 from Odder Højskole for his reckoning with class shame and hypocrisy.
Glenn Bech received Politikens Litteraturpris 2022 in March 2023 for the manifesto Jeg anerkender ikke længere jeres autoritet.
A literary festival celebrating community with author interviews, a shared meal, and live music. Held at Grobund near Ebeltoft with a focus on how communities form and evolve.
Glenn Bech discusses his new novel with librarian Michael Linde Larsen, exploring relationships, class and the path to receiving love after a difficult childhood.
Glenn Bech explores how childhood trauma and class background shape our capacity for love and intimacy, drawing on his acclaimed 2025 novel.
Glenn Bech and Mutti perform their live show about family and relationships, blending honesty, humour and heartfelt moments.