Tim Weed is an award-winning author known for his novels and short fiction. His second novel, "The Afterlife Project," was a finalist for the Prism Prize in Climate Fiction and earned a starred review from Library Journal, along with recognition as a Middlebury Magazine editor’s pick and a New Scientist best new science fiction selection. His debut novel, "Will Poole's Island," was named one of Bank Street College of Education’s Best Books of the Year, while his short story collection, "A Field Guide to Murder & Fly Fishing," was shortlisted for the Eric Hoffer Book Award Grand Prize and received accolades in the American Fiction Awards and International Book Awards.
Weed’s writing spans literary fiction, historical narratives, and climate-focused speculative fiction, often blending adventure with nuanced storytelling. A two-time winner of the Writer’s Digest Annual Fiction Awards, his work has been shortlisted for prestigious honors including the Tobias Wolff Award for Fiction and the William Faulkner-William Wisdom Award for a Novel-in-Progress. His essays and articles have appeared in publications such as Literary Hub, The Millions, and Writers Digest.
Beyond writing, Weed has led a multifaceted career as an educator and international travel expert. He serves on the core faculty of the Newport MFA in Creative Writing and co-founded the Cuba Writers Program. Previously, he directed educational programs across Latin America, Europe, and Australia, drawing from his academic background in Spanish, international affairs, and creative writing. He divides his time between Vermont and Nantucket, occasionally leading travel programs and participating in literary events.