Gabe Hudson is a critically acclaimed American author, best known for his works in fiction, fantasy, and young adult novels. He gained recognition for his anthology of eight stories titled "Dear Mr. President," which was published in 2002 and has since been translated into over seven languages. The anthology was highly successful, earning Hudson numerous accolades, including the Sue Kaufman Award for best first work from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the Hemingway/PEN Award, and a spot on GQ's 10 Best Books of the Year.
Hudson was born in the United States and has had a successful academic career, having been a professor at Princeton University's Creative Writing Program from 2004 to 2007. He was also a professor at the Underwood International College of Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, where he taught creative writing and chaired the Creative Writing Program. Hudson's writing has been well-received by both critics and audiences, earning him numerous awards and recognitions.
In addition to "Dear Mr. President," Hudson has written a fantasy fiction novel titled "GORK, THE TEENAGE DRAGON *a love story narrated by a dragon *fans of Kurt Vonnegut will dig this satiric science-fiction novel about a nerdy dragon from outer space who tries to find his true love on Earth." The novel has been praised for its unique blend of satire and science fiction, and has been included in Buzzfeed's 22 Exciting Books You Need to Read This Summer and Google Play's Summer Reading list.
Hudson's writing prowess has been recognized with numerous awards, including Princeton University's Hodder Fellowship, being named one of Granta's 20 Best of Young American Novelists, and winning Brown University's John Hawkes Prize in Fiction, and the University of Texas at Austin Adele Steiner Burleson Prize. He has also established a significant online presence, with a website, and active social media presence on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, where fans can connect with him and learn more about his work.