Elizabeth McCracken

Elizabeth McCracken is an acclaimed American author, born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1966. She is a distinguished figure in the literary world, known for her rich and varied body of work which includes novels, short story collections, and a memoir. Her writing has been highly praised, with her books receiving excellent reviews and earning her numerous grants and fellowships.

McCracken's educational background includes a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Arts from Boston University, as well as a Master's in Fine Arts from the University of Iowa. She also holds a degree in library science from Simmons College in Boston. Her personal life has been marked by both loss and joy, with the death of an earlier child inspiring her deeply moving memoir, "An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination." She is currently married to the novelist Edward Carey, with whom she has two children, August George Carey Harvey and Matilda Libby Mary Harvey.

McCracken's writing career has seen her publish numerous highly regarded works. These include her first short story collection, "Thunder & Other Stories," as well as several novels such as "The Giant's House," "Niagara Falls All Over Again," and "Bowlaway." She has also published three collections of short stories, including "Here's Your Hat What's Your Hurry," "Thunderstruck & Other Stories," and "The Souvenir Museum." Her work has been celebrated for its depth, creativity, and emotional resonance, solidifying her position as a leading voice in contemporary American literature.