>Peace Corps Writers – Nominees for best RPCV books of 2009

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Each year, Peace Corps Writers, now part of Peace Corps Worldwide, recognizes the best books published by former Peace Corps Volunteers in several genres. This year, I’m pleased to learn that my book, In an Uncharted Country, is a finalist for the Maria Thomas Fiction Award. The winners will be announced in July.

See all the finalists: Peace Corps Writers – Nominees for best RPCV books of 2009

About the author

I am the author of three novels--THE LAST BIRD OF PARADISE, OLIVER'S TRAVELS, and THE SHAMAN OF TURTLE VALLEY--and three story collections--IN AN UNCHARTED COUNTRY, HOUSE OF THE ANCIENTS AND OTHER STORIES, and WHAT THE ZHANG BOYS KNOW, winner of the Library of Virginia Literary Award for Fiction. I am also the co-founder and former editor of Prime Number Magazine and the editor of the award-winning anthology series EVERYWHERE STORIES: SHORT FICTION FROM A SMALL PLANET.

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