Chelsey Johnson is an accomplished American author, best known for her novel "Stray City." This novel, which brought Johnson into the limelight, drew inspiration from some of her own experiences as a lesbian. The novel was published by Custom House under the HarperCollins banner in 2018.
Johnson's literary career is adorned with numerous achievements. She holds an MFA in fiction from the prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop and was a recipient of the esteemed Stegner Fellowship from Stanford University. Her work has been featured in various reputable outlets, including Ploughshares, One Story, Ninth Letter, The Rumpus, and NPR's Selected Shorts. "Stray City" is her debut novel, a testament to her storytelling prowess.
In addition to her academic accomplishments and literary contributions, Johnson has also been the beneficiary of several fellowships. These include stays at the MacDowell Colony, the Virginia Center for Creative Arts, and Signal Fire Arts. Raised in the northern Minnesota region, she now resides in Richmond, Virginia, where she imparts her knowledge and passion for writing as a teacher at the College of William & Mary.