Matthew Salesses is a highly regarded author, known for his work in both fiction and nonfiction. He has written several books, including the national bestseller "Craft in the Real World" and the novel "The Hundred-Year Flood." His writing has also been featured in a number of prestigious publications, such as Best American Essays 2020, NPR, The New York Times, and The Guardian.
Salesses was born in South Korea and was adopted. This experience has greatly influenced his work and has even been the subject of some of his writing. In 2015, he was named one of the 32 Essential Asian American Writers, further highlighting the importance of his voice in the literary world.
"Craft in the Real World" is Salesses's most recent book, and it was released in January 2021. His other notable works include "Disappear Doppelgänger Disappear," which was longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award and a finalist in the PEN/Faulkner Awards. He has also written a number of other novels and essays, including "I'm Not Saying, I'm Just Saying" and "Different Racisms: On Stereotypes, the Individual, and Asian American Masculinity."
Salesses is not only a talented writer, but he is also an experienced teacher. He has taught for a number of prestigious organizations, including Tin House, Kundiman, and One Story. Through his writing and teaching, Salesses has made a significant contribution to the literary world and has established himself as a leading voice in contemporary literature.