Irina Reyn

Irina Reyn is an American author, born in Moscow, who has made a name for herself in the literary world with her fiction books. She currently resides in both Brooklyn and Pittsburgh, where she works as an Associate Professor. Reyn's debut novel, "What Happened to Anna K," was highly acclaimed, making it to the lists of Amazon's and Entertainment Weekly's best books of 2008. It was also recognized as one of the best books of the year by both the Washington Post and the San Francisco Chronicles.

Reyn's work has been featured in numerous major publications, including the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and The Moscow Times. In addition to her debut novel, Reyn has written "The Imperial Wife," which was featured in Cosmopolitan and Real Simple, among other publications. Reyn's writing often touches on themes of immigration and identity, drawing from her own experiences as a Russian immigrant who moved to the United States when she was seven years old.

Reyn is also the author of the forthcoming novel "Mother Country" and the anthology "Living on the Edge of the World: New Jersey Writers Take on the Garden State." She has a deep appreciation for New Jersey, which is evident in her writing. Reyn enjoys connecting with her readers and can be reached through her website, www.irinareyn.com.