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Professor Wendy Rawlings is a faculty member in the Department of English at the University of Alabama. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Utah (2000) and an MFA from Colorado State University (1996). Her research interests span Creative Writing, Literature, and Critical Theory, with a focus on narrative voice, contemporary fiction, and memoir. She teaches in the university’s MFA program and has been recognized for her work with awards including the Michigan Literary Award and the John Farrar Fellowship. Her publications include the novel The Agnostics (2007) and the short story collection Come Back Irish (2001). Her recent work explores themes ranging from body image to cultural identity through innovative prose forms.
- PhD: Creative Writing, University of Utah, 2000
- MFA: Creative Writing, Colorado State University, 1996
- Research Focus: Fiction, narrative voice, literary theory
Her teaching and writing emphasize form and theory of fiction, particularly in short stories by women and the comic novel. Awards include residencies at The MacDowell Colony and Yaddo, as well as the Pushcart Prize (2015). Recent publications span literary journals like AGNI, The Kenyon Review, and Creative Nonfiction, reflecting her versatility across genres.
- Recipient of fellowships from Bread Loaf Writer’s Conference and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
- Selected Publications: Time for Bed (2019), The Agnostics (2007), and over 50 short works
Awards and honors highlight her contributions to literary innovation, including notable mentions in Best American Essays and Best American Short Stories. Her work often bridges personal narrative and broader social themes, as seen in essays like Food and Worker Safety Across the Globe (2014) and the critically acclaimed Coffins For Kids! (2019). She remains an active figure in creative writing communities, including the Martha’s Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing.
