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Jincy Willett is an author and writing teacher currently living in [[San Diego]], [[California]]. She has written short pieces for various anthologies and periodicals including the Winter 2006 issue of [[Timothy McSweeney's Quarterly Concern]] and [[Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules]]. Her first book, a collection of short stories called [[Jenny and the Jaws of Life]], was initially published in 1987 to critical acclaim but smaller-than-expected sales. The public admiration of Willett's writing by [[David Sedaris]], however, had the book in reprint in 2002, garnering praise from critics and public alike. Her next book, a novel entitled [[Winner of the National Book Award: A Novel of Fame, Honor, and Really Bad Weather]], was published in 2002. She has another novel in the works, on top of co-leading a writers' workshop |
Jincy Willett is an author and writing teacher currently living in [[San Diego]], [[California]]. She has written short pieces for various anthologies and periodicals including the Winter 2006 issue of [[Timothy McSweeney's Quarterly Concern]] and [[Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules]]. Her first book, a collection of short stories called [[Jenny and the Jaws of Life]], was initially published in 1987 to critical acclaim but smaller-than-expected sales. The public admiration of Willett's writing by [[David Sedaris]], however, had the book in reprint in 2002, garnering praise from critics and public alike. Her next book, a novel entitled [[Winner of the National Book Award: A Novel of Fame, Honor, and Really Bad Weather]], was published in 2002. She has another novel in the works, on top of co-leading a writers' workshop, tutoring online and keeping a blog at jincywillett.com. |
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Jincy Willett is an author and writing teacher currently living in San Diego, California. She has written short pieces for various anthologies and periodicals including the Winter 2006 issue of Timothy McSweeney's Quarterly Concern and Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules. Her first book, a collection of short stories called Jenny and the Jaws of Life, was initially published in 1987 to critical acclaim but smaller-than-expected sales. The public admiration of Willett's writing by David Sedaris, however, had the book in reprint in 2002, garnering praise from critics and public alike. Her next book, a novel entitled Winner of the National Book Award: A Novel of Fame, Honor, and Really Bad Weather, was published in 2002. She has another novel in the works, on top of co-leading a writers' workshop, tutoring online and keeping a blog at jincywillett.com.