JoAnne Tompkins
JoAnne Tompkins is the author of What Comes After (Riverhead Books, 2021). A former trial lawyer, mediator, and judicial officer, her work is informed by encounters with lives disrupted by conflict, injury, and violence and often explores resilience, transformation, and grace. Her short work has appeared in journals including High Country News, LitHub, Writer in the World, and Stratus. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College and lives in Port Townsend, Washington.
Awards
['Dayton Literary Peace Prize (Runner-up, Fiction)', 'Washington State Book Award (Finalist)']
Notable Works
['What Comes After']
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