Mary-Beth Hughes

Mary-Beth Hughes serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Humanities and Media Studies at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, where she teaches creative writing and literature. An acclaimed author, her publications include the novels The Loved Ones and best-seller Wavemaker II, along with the Pushcart Prize-winning short story collection Double Happiness.

Her academic foundation includes a BA in English from Marymount Manhattan College (1995). This educational background directly informs her dual career as both practitioner and educator in literary arts.

Hughes specializes in contemporary fiction with focus on narrative innovation and psychological depth. Her work appears in premier journals including The Paris Review, Ploughshares, A Public Space, and The Georgia Review, demonstrating consistent engagement with evolving literary forms. She contributes to field discourse through anthologies like Object Lessons: The Paris Review presents The Art of the Short Story and the Pushcart Prize XXXV collection.

Her major recognition includes:

• Pushcart Prize (2011) for Double Happiness

As a Visiting Assistant Professor, Hughes integrates professional writing experience into classroom pedagogy. While specific grant details aren't public, her teaching emphasizes craft development through workshops where students produce original fiction. The department provides resources for literary exploration including access to Pratt's writing centers and New York City's vibrant literary community. Hughes maintains active connections with publishing professionals through her ongoing creative practice.