Haley Tanner
American writer and novelist (born 1981)
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Haley Tanner is an American writer and novelist.
Born1981 (age 44–45)
EducationClark University, The New School[1]
OccupationAuthor
Websitehaleytanner.com [dead link]
Haley Tanner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1981 (age 44–45) |
| Education | Clark University, The New School[1] |
| Occupation | Author |
| Website | haleytanner |
Literary career
Tanner's first novel, Vaclav & Lena, was published by Random House in 2011.[2][3] The titular characters are growing up in Brooklyn's Russian immigrant community.[4][5][6]
She has been interviewed by The Forward[7] and NPR.[8]
Personal life
Tanner was born and raised in Westchester County, New York. She holds an MFA in creative writing from The New School.[9]
Tanner and her partner, musician Josh Ritter, had their first child, Beatrix Wendylove Ritter, on November 11, 2012. They own a home together in Woodstock, New York.[10]
Awards and honors
The National Book Foundation named Tanner as a "5 Under 35 Author" in 2012.[11]
Publications
- Tanner, Haley (17 May 2011). Vaclav and Lena. Knopf Canada. ISBN 9780307399359.
