Liz Moore is an accomplished American author of literary fiction novels. Besides her writing, she also pursues music and teaching. Moore has earned her MFA in Fiction from Hunter College, showcasing her commitment to the literary world. Her exceptional work as a novelist has been recognized with prestigious awards, such as the 2014 Rome Prize in literature. Moore currently resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she teaches at Holy Family University, continuing to inspire and influence aspiring writers.
Moore has an impressive portfolio of published work, including four novels: The Words of Every Song (Broadway Books, 2007), Heft (W.W. Norton, 2012), The Unseen World (W.W. Norton, 2016), and the New York Times-bestselling Long Bright River (Riverhead, 2019). Her ability to captivate readers has earned her a spot as a winner of the Rome Prize in Literature, further solidifying her reputation as a remarkable author. Alongside her writing, Moore is a dedicated educator and shares her expertise with students in the M.F.A. program in Creative Writing at Temple University in Philadelphia.