Emma Duffy-Comparone

Emma Duffy-Comparone is an Associate Professor of English at Merrimack College and Co-Director of the Jail Education Project. She specializes in creative writing and literary fiction, with a focus on short story composition. Her work has been published in prestigious literary journals such as Ploughshares, New England Review, and AGNI, earning two Pushcart Prizes and residencies at renowned institutions like MacDowell Colony and Yaddo.

Education: M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Boston University and B.A. in English from the University of New Hampshire.

Research Interests: Craft of literary fiction, narrative techniques, and short story writing. Current projects include a novel in progress.

Publications: Her short stories explore themes of human complexity, moral dilemmas, and existential questions, often using vivid setting symbolism and intricate character development. Recent works emphasize contemporary themes and stylistic innovation.

• Awards:
  • Pushcart Prize (2016, 2014)
  • Residencies at MacDowell Colony and Yaddo
  • Support from Elizabeth George Foundation
• Roles:
  • Co-Director, Jail Education Project
  • Advisor to creative writing students

Her academic contributions blend creative practice with pedagogy, advocating for accessible education through initiatives like the Jail Education Project.