Judith Claire Mitchell is the author of two novels, "The Last Day of the War" and "A Reunion of Ghosts." Her debut, "The Last Day of the War," is a historical novel set in the aftermath of World War I and was praised by The New York Times Book Review as "a bravura performance." Her second novel, "A Reunion of Ghosts," explores four generations haunted by an ancestor's moral legacy. Both works showcase her ability to weave intricate narratives across time and place.
A graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, Mitchell has built a distinguished career as both a writer and educator. She is a professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she directs the MFA program in creative writing and teaches fiction workshops at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her writing often delves into themes of family, legacy, and historical resonance, blending meticulous research with lyrical prose.
Mitchell has received numerous accolades for her work, including fellowships from the Michener-Copernicus Society of America, the Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she spent much of her early career in Providence, Rhode Island, before transitioning to writing and academia. Her contributions to literature and education continue to shape emerging writers and readers alike.