Greg Fields
BornUnited States
OccupationAuthor, Editor
NationalityAmerican
Education
  • B.A (Rutgers College)
  • M.S (University of Notre Dame)
GenreLiterary fiction
Notable awardsIndependent Press Award for Literary Fiction
Independent Publishers Association Award
New York Book Award for Literary Fiction
Website
www.gregfields.net

Greg Fields is an American author known for his contributions to contemporary literary fiction. He gained significant recognition for his novel Through the Waters and the Wild, which won multiple awards, including the 2022 Independent Press Award for Literary Fiction, the Independent Publishers Association Award, and the New York Book Award for Literary Fiction.[1]

Fields' third novel, The Bright Freight of Memory, released in November 2024, has been nominated for the PEN/Faulkner Award and a National Book Award.[2]

Career

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Fields began his literary career with the publication of his first novel, Arc of the Comet, in 2017. His writing has appeared in various prestigious publications, including the Harvard International Review, The Washington Post, and the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. In addition to his work as an author, Fields serves as an editor at Koehler Books, where he collaborates with other writers to refine their manuscripts.[3]

As a prominent figure in the literary community, Fields regularly presents at numerous conferences and workshops, including the International Dublin Writers Festival. His engagement with aspiring writers and literary enthusiasts showcases his commitment to fostering creativity and storytelling.[4]

Publications

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  • Arc of the Comet (2017)
  • Through the Waters and the Wild (2021)[5]
  • The Bright Freight of Memory (2024)

References

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  1. ^ Cox, Justin (2020-12-30). "Write Now with Greg Fields". Medium. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  2. ^ "The Bright Freight of Memory".
  3. ^ "Greg Fields". Koehler Books.
  4. ^ "About". Greg Fields. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  5. ^ ramblingmads (2021-01-11). "Blog Tour: Through the Waters and the Wild – Greg Fields*". ramblingmads. Retrieved 2024-11-10.