Dani Shapiro is a highly acclaimed American author, best known for her memoirs and novels. She has written several bestselling memoirs, including "Slow Motion," "Hourglass," and "Inheritance," as well as novels such as "Black & White" and "Family History." Shapiro's writing has captivated readers with her honesty, introspection, and ability to explore complex emotional landscapes.
In addition to her work as an author, Shapiro is also an accomplished teacher and mentor to aspiring writers. She has co-founded the Sirenland Writers Conference in Positano, Italy, and has taught at several prestigious universities, including New York University and Columbia. Shapiro has also led writing workshops all around the world, sharing her expertise and passion for writing with a wide range of students.
Shapiro's work has been widely recognized and honored, with her writing appearing in numerous publications such as The New Yorker, Granta, Tin House, and The New York Times Book Review. She has received many accolades for her contributions to literature, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Frank McCourt Memorial Prize for Memoir.
Shapiro currently lives with her family in Litchfield County, Connecticut. She is currently working on her latest memoir, "Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love," which is set to be published by Knopf in January 2019. With her exceptional storytelling abilities and deep insights into the human experience, Shapiro continues to inspire and captivate readers with her powerful and moving writing.