Aimee Bender

Aimee Bender is a highly respected American literary fiction author, known for her unique and imaginative storytelling. Hailing from Los Angeles, Bender has seen her works anthologized and translated into more than ten languages, a testament to the global appeal of her writing.

Bender has written several notable works, including the novel "An Invisible Sign of My Own" and the collections "The Girl in the Flammable Skirt" and "Willful Creatures." Her writing has been widely anthologized, further solidifying her reputation as a skilled and talented author. With a gift for crafting vivid and memorable characters and situations, Bender's work has captivated readers and critics alike.

In addition to her written work, Bender has also made a name for herself as a skilled teacher and mentor. She has taught creative writing at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles. Through her teaching, Bender has helped to nurture and develop the talents of countless aspiring writers.

Despite her success, Bender remains a humble and down-to-earth figure. She continues to reside in Los Angeles, where she no doubt finds inspiration for her unique and imaginative stories. With her gift for storytelling and her dedication to her craft, Bender is sure to continue making an impact on the literary world for years to come.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 An Invisible Sign of My Own 2000
2 The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake 2010
3 The Butterfly Lampshade 2020
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Third Elevator 2007
2 Faces 2009
3 The Doctor and the Rabbi 2013
4 Dreaming in Polish 2015
Collections
# Title Year
1 The Girl in the Flammable Skirt 1998
2 Willful Creatures 2005
3 The Color Master 2013
Aimee Bender Anthologies
# Title Year
1 On the Rocks: The KGB Bar Fiction Anthology 2002
2 The Future Dictionary of America 2004
3 The Anchor Book of New American Short Stories 2004
4 The Secret Society of Demolition Writers 2005
5 The Insomniac Reader 2005
6 Awake! 2007
7 Sideshow: Ten Original Tales of Freaks, Illusionists and Other Matters Odd and Magical 2009
8 My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me 2010
9 Unstuck #1 2011
10 The Best Bizarro Fiction of the Decade 2012
11 Monsters of Literary Sightings 2012
12 My First Novel 2013
13 Selected Shorts: Behaving Badly 2013
14 xo Orpheus 2013
15 Unscrolled 2013
16 Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror 2014
17 Choose Wisely: 35 Women Up To No Good 2015
18 Watchlist 2015
19 Flashed 2016
20 9 Stories on the Magic of Cities 2018
21 The Best Small Fictions 2018 2018
22 Speculative Los Angeles 2021
23 Ploughshares Summer 2021 2021