Tim Johnston is a highly acclaimed American author, best known for his thrillers and short stories. His works have gained significant recognition, with his novels and story collections becoming national bestsellers. Johnston has penned several notable works, including 'The Current', 'Descent', 'Irish Girl', and 'Never So Green'. Among these, 'Descent' has been particularly successful, earning the status of a New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestseller. It has also been published internationally and optioned for film.
Johnston's 'The Current' has also been well-received, winning the Midland Authors 2020 Adult Fiction Award. His short story collection, 'Irish Girl', has been particularly praised in literary circles. The title story, 'Irish Girl', was included in the David Sedaris anthology of favorites, 'Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules'. The collection has won multiple awards, including the O. Henry Prize, the New Letters Award for Writers, the Gival Press Short Story Award, and the 2009 Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Short Fiction.
In addition to his writing, Johnston has had a varied career. He has worked as a carpenter for most of his adult life and has also taught creative writing at The George Washington University and the University of Memphis. He holds degrees from the University of Iowa and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Johnston's exceptional work in literature has been recognized with the 2015 Iowa Author Award. He currently resides in Iowa City, Iowa.