Alice Blanchard is a highly acclaimed American author, well-known for her fiction writing which includes both short stories and full-length novels. She has received numerous awards for her work, including the Katherine Anne Porter Prize for her collection of short stories, "The Stuntman's Daughter." Blanchard's writing has been praised and her books continue to sell in the sixteen countries where they are published.
Beyond her short story collections, Blanchard is also an accomplished author of suspense thrillers. Some of her most popular works in this genre include "Trace of Evil," an Amazon Best Mysteries selection, an Indie Next Pick, and a LoanStars Top Pick. Her debut mystery, "Darkness Peering," was recognized as a New York Times’ Notable Book. Additionally, her bestselling thriller, "The Breathtaker," was an official selection of NBC’s Today Show book club. Blanchard has also received several prestigious awards for her writing, including a PEN Award, a New Letters Literary Award, and the Katherine Anne Porter Prize for Fiction. Her work has been published in 16 countries, solidifying her status as a truly international author.