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Tania Rachel James is a Lecturer in the MFA Program at George Mason University, Washington D.C., specializing in Creative Writing within the realms of Fiction and Short Story Writing. Her research interests span South Asian Literature, Cultural Studies, and Documentary Filmmaking, reflecting her academic background in Visual and Environmental Studies from Harvard University.
- Education:
- M.F.A. in Fiction Writing, Columbia University School of the Arts (2005)
- B.A. in Visual and Environmental Studies (filmmaking), Harvard University (1999)
James’ literary work delves into themes of sibling relationships, immigrant experiences, and human-animal dynamics, often employing experimental narrative techniques. Her 2015 novel The Tusk That Did the Damage explores elephant poaching in South India through multiple perspectives, blending ecological critique with magical realism.
Recent publications include Loot (Knopf, 2023), nominated for the National Book Award and Carol Shields Prize. Her short stories in New Yorker, O, The Oprah Magazine, and Oxford American showcase her focus on emotional truth and cultural dissonance.
She has been recognized with fellowships from the Ragdale Foundation, MacDowell Colony, Sustainable Arts Foundation, and Fulbright Program, which support her creative and academic endeavors.
