TaraShea Nesbit is the author of two critically acclaimed novels, "The Wives of Los Alamos" (2014) and "Beheld" (2020), both published by Bloomsbury. Her works explore historical narratives through intimate perspectives, blending meticulous research with lyrical prose. Nesbit's writing has appeared in prominent publications such as Granta, The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Los Angeles Review of Books, establishing her as a distinctive voice in contemporary fiction.
Born in Dayton, Ohio—a lesser-known site of the Manhattan Project—Nesbit brings a nuanced understanding of history's personal dimensions to her work. She holds degrees from Washington University in St. Louis, The Ohio State University, and the University of Denver, reflecting her academic rigor. An associate professor at Miami University, Nesbit balances her teaching career with literary pursuits, residing in Cincinnati with her family. Her fiction often examines marginalized voices and the complexities of collective memory, earning recognition for its originality and depth.