Courtney Santo

Courtney Santo is an Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis, affiliated with the Department of English. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of The Pinch journal.

• Education
  • MFA in Fiction, University of Memphis (2011)
  • B.A. in Journalism and Russian Studies, Washington and Lee University (1998)

Her research and creative work focus on fiction writing, creative nonfiction, and literary studies. She has received recognition for her contributions to literature, including awards and nominations from Memphis Magazine, the Whitney Awards, and the Porter Fleming Literary Contest.

Courtney has authored two novels published by HarperCollins, The Roots of the Olive Tree (2012) and Three Story House (2014), both translated into multiple languages. Her essays, fiction, and poetry have appeared in journals such as Shark Reef, Los Angeles Review, and Memphis Magazine.

• Scientific Awards
  • Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Semifinalist
  • Memphis Magazine Fiction Contest Grand Prize
  • Whitney Award nomination
  • Porter Fleming Literary Contest finalist

As Editor-in-Chief of The Pinch, she contributes to literary discourse and mentorship. No information is provided on grants or research teams.