“The big issue was cutting. I finally cut as much as I could, about a fourth of the story, and actually liked it.”
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ZZ Packer
ZZ Packer is an American contemporary author born on January 12, 1973. She gained recognition for her short story collection "Drinking Coffee Elsewhere," published in 2003. Her work explores themes of race, identity, and community with nuanced prose and keen insight. Packer received the Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Award and her stories have appeared in prestigious publications including The New Yorker and The Atlantic. As an African American female writer, she holds a unique position in contemporary American literature. more
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