Gabriela Garcia is a contemporary fiction author who has gained significant recognition for her work. She is best known for her debut novel, "Of Women and Salt," which became a New York Times bestseller and an Editors' Choice. Garcia's writing has also been featured in various literary publications such as "Black Warrior Review," "Best American Poetry," "The Cincinnati Review," "Tin House," "Michigan Quarterly Review," "Zyzzyva," and "Iowa Review."
Garcia's background and experiences have greatly influenced her writing. She was born to Mexican and Cuban immigrants and grew up in Miami. Her identity as a migrant justice organizer and a feminist has also shaped her perspective and is often reflected in her work. Garcia's academic background includes a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Fordham University and an MFA in fiction from Purdue University, where she also worked as a professor of creative writing.
Throughout her career, Garcia has received numerous accolades for her writing. She has been awarded fellowships and residencies from various institutions such as the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley, Breadloaf, the Keller Estate, Lighthouse Works, Sarabande Books, a Steinbeck Fellowship, and a Writer's Award from the Rona Jaffe Foundation. Her work has been featured in the prestigious "Best American Poetry" anthology, and she has also worked in magazines and music. Currently, Garcia resides in the Bay Area, where she continues to write and contribute to the literary world.