Jim Nelson

Fiction Writer

San Francisco, CA
California US
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Author's Bio

Jim Nelson’s most recent novel is A Man Named Baskerville. Other books include Bridge Daughter (Kindle Press, 2016), In My Memory Locked, and Edward Teller Dreams of Barbecuing People. His short work has appeared in North American Review, Confrontation, Watchword, Instant City, and other fine venues. He holds a B.A. in English and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University. He divides his time between San Francisco and Tokyo.

Publications & Prizes

Journals:
Confrontation
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Watchword Press
Prizes won: 

Leo Litwak Award in Short Fiction. Clark College Fiction Prize (First Place). Red Wheelbarrow Fiction Award (First Place). Webby Award nomination.

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Prefers to work with: 
Adults, Seniors, Teachers, Teenagers
Fluent in: 
English
Raised in: 
Livermore, CA
California
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Last update: May 03, 2024