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Art Taylor is an American short story writer, book critic and an English professor.
Art Taylor | |
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| Born | Richlands, North Carolina |
| Occupation | Short story writer, novelist |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Yale University North Carolina State University George Mason University |
| Genre | Crime Fiction, Mystery |
| Notable awards | Edgar Award |
| Website | |
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Taylor was born and raised in Richlands, North Carolina. He graduated from Episcopal High School, a private school in Alexandria, Virginia.[1] He went onto Yale University where in 1990 he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, and he received a Master of Arts in 2003 from North Carolina State University and a Master of Fine Arts in 2006 from George Mason University.[2]
Taylor's short fiction won an Edgar Award in 2019;[3] an Anthony Award in 2015;[4] Agatha Awards in 2014,[5] 2015,[6] and 2017;[7] Macavity Awards in 2014,[8] 2017,[9] 2019, and 2020;[10] and four Derringer Awards: for Best Novelette in 2011[11][12] and 2021[13] and for Best Long Story in 2012[12][14] and 2013.[15] He is the author of On the Road With Del & Louise: A Novel in Stories (2015),[16] which won the Agatha Award for Best First Novel in 2016.[17] He edited Murder Under the Oaks: Bouchercon Anthology 2015, which won the Anthony Award for Best Anthology or Collection in 2016.[18][19] In addition to writing fiction, he also reviews mysteries and thrillers for The Washington Post[5] and contributes to Mystery Scene magazine.[20]
He is an assistant professor of English at George Mason University.[21]
Books
- On the Road With Del & Louise: A Novel in Stories (2015). ISBN 9781941962893.
- The Boy Detective & The Summer of '74 and Other Tales of Suspense (2020). ISBN 9781936363445.
- The Adventure of the Castle Thief and Other Expeditions and Indiscretions (2023). ISBN 9781936363735.
Taylor is married to editor and novelist Tara Laskowski, and they have one son, Dash.[1]
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