I'm the first biographer of the short story writer Lucia Berlin. Here, I'll document my journey in search of Lucia, from Alaska to Chile and beyond, as I visit her archives, interview her loved ones, and track down her many homes.
Iām a British-American writer and assistant professor of English, Comparative Literature and Creative Writing, based in Cairo, Egypt. You can find a full list of my publications on my website, ninaellis.com.
Mini essays, diary entries, recipes and eating notes from author of Small Fires, An Epic in the Kitchen.
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