Whether breathlessly enthusiastic, serenely calm, or really
concentrating right now on their personal zombie issues, Elizabeth
Crane's happy cast explores the complexities behind personal
satisfaction.
Elizabeth Crane is the author of two previous story collections,
When the Messenger is Hot and All This Heavenly Glory. Her work has
also been featured in numerous publications, including Chicago Reader
and The Believer, as well as several anthologies, including
McSweeney's Future Dictionary of America and The Best Underground
Fiction. A winner of the Chicago Public Library's 21st Century Award,
Crane teaches creative writing at Northwestern's School of Continuing
Studies, The School of the Art Institute, and The University of Chicago.
She lives in Chicago.