Alexander Chee is an accomplished American author, born in Rhode Island and raised in various parts of the world including South Korea, Kauai, Truk, Guam, and Maine. His diverse upbringing has significantly influenced his writing, providing him with a rich background to draw from. Chee's educational journey includes attending Wesleyan University and the prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop.
Throughout his career, Chee has received numerous awards and honors in recognition of his literary contributions. These include the Asian American Writers Workshop Literary Award, the Lambda Editor's Choice Prize, the Michener/Copernicus Fellowship Prize, and the 2003 Whiting Award. His work has also been supported by residencies from the MacDowell Colony and the NEA Fellowship in Fiction. He has also made significant contributions to academia, teaching at the New School University, Wesleyan, and Amherst College.
Chee is known for his unique blend of fiction that caters to modern and contemporary audiences. His writing skills are not confined to fiction, as he has also dabbled in poetry, reviewing, and journalism. This versatility is reflected in his extensive body of work, which continues to grow in popularity on an international scale. His first novel, Edinburgh, was a critically acclaimed success, winning several awards and being recognized as a Booksense 76 Pick and a Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year. His second novel, The Queen of the Night, is also highly anticipated. Chee currently resides in Massachusetts.