The best new American voices are heard here first: Writers like Julie Orringer, Adam Johnson, William Gay, David Benioff, Rattawut Lapcharoensap, Maile Meloy, Amanda Davis, Jennifer Vanderbes, and John Murray are just some of the acclaimed authors whose early work has appeared in this series since its launch in 2000. The new volume features a new crop of promising stories selected by renowned novelist Jane Smiley, who continues the tradition of identifying the best young writers on the cusp of their careers. Culled from hundreds of writing programs like the Iowa Writers' Workshop and Johns Hopkins and from summer conferences like Sewanee and Bread Loaf-and including a complete list of contact information for these programs-this exciting collection showcases tomorrow's literary stars.
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PRAISE FOR THE BEST NEW AMERICAN VOICES SERIES
"This book reminds us of the range of imagination and experience informing fiction today."--Chicago Tribune (Editor's Choice) "These stories serve as a heads-up for readers interested in emerging talent."--The Hartford CourantThe best new American voices are heard here first
Julie Orringer, Adam Johnson, William Gay, David Benioff, Rattawut Lapcharoensap, Maile Meloy, Amanda Davis, Jennifer Vanderbes, and John Murray: These are just some of the acclaimed authors whose early work has appeared in this series since its launch in 2000. Now bestselling novelist Jane Smiley has selected a new crop of promising stories, continuing the series tradition of identifying the best young writers on the cusp of their careers. These pieces are chosen from hundreds of nominations submitting by writing programs, such as the Iowa Writers' Workshop and Johns Hopkins, and by summer conferences, including Sewanee and Bread Loaf. Delve into this exciting collection to discover both the riches of writers' workshops and tomorrow's literary stars.
PRAISE FOR THE BEST NEW AMERICAN VOICES SERIES:
"Collecting stories by American writers from distinguished writing programs, this book reminds us of the range of imagination and experience informing fiction today." -- Chicago Tribune (Editor's Choice)
"Demonstrates the potent force of American writers emerging from distinguished writing programs." - Elle
JANE SMILEY is the author of many novels, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning A Thousand Acres. She lives in northern California.
JOHN KULKA is a senior editor at Yale University Press and lives in Connecticut.
NATALIE DANFORD is a book critic whose work has appeared in the Boston Globe and the Washington Post, among others. She lives in New York City.
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