Garth Risk Hallberg is an accomplished American author, well-known for his literary fiction novels and non-fiction books. He was born outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and spent his childhood in Greenville, North Carolina, where his parents worked as teachers. Hallberg's father was also a writer, which may have influenced his own career path. Currently, he resides in New York City.
Hallberg has established a significant presence in the literary world, with his works appearing in various prestigious publications. These include The Pinch, Canteen, Slate, Glimmer Train, New York magazine, Prairie Schooner, The New York Times Magazine, and The Millions, where he is a contributing editor. His writing has also been featured in Best New American Voices, The New York Times Book Review, and The New York Times Magazine.
In addition to his writing, Hallberg is an experienced educator. He holds an MFA from New York University and a BA from Washington University in St. Louis. Currently, he serves as a lecturer at Sarah Lawrence College. Hallberg has received recognition for his work, including being named a 2008 New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow in Fiction and a two-time finalist for the National Book Critics Circle’s Balakian award for excellence in book reviewing.
Hallberg's personal life is relatively low key, despite his public achievements. He has a wife and children and continues to call New York City his home. His novella, "A Field Guide to the North American Family," was published in 2007, and he has no doubt left an indelible mark on American literature.