Elise Blackwell is an American novelist and writer. She is the author of five novels, as well as numerous short stories and essays.[1] Her books have been translated into five languages, adapted for the stage, and served as the inspiration for the song "When the War Came" by The Decemberists.[2] She is host and organizer of the literary series The Open Book at the University of South Carolina, where she also teaches.[3] In 2019, she was inducted into the South Carolina Academy of Authors.[4]
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Born | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
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References
edit- ^ "Author - Elise Blackwell". eliseblackwell.com. 2015-04-21.
- ^ Howe, Brian (2006-10-30). "The Decemberists". Pitchfork.
- ^ "Open Book Series". University of South Carolina.
- ^ "Elise Blackwell Inducted into South Carolina Academy of Authors". University of South Carolina.
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