John Dufresne
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DONEJohn Dufresne is the author of ten previous books, including two fiction writing guides. A professor in the MFA program at Florida International University, he lives in Dania Beach.
Awards
Books by John Dufresne
A favorite novel by “a generous and lyric storyteller” (San Francisco Chronicle) known for his tragicomic voice and unforgettable characters.More
An engaging and frank guide to writing the very short story, full of sound advice, exemplary models, and provocative exercises.More
“If Raymond Chandler were reincarnated as a novelist in south Florida, he couldn’t nail it any better than John Dufresne.”—Carl HiaasenMore
"Belongs on the shelf alongside John Gardner's The Art of Fiction and E. M. Forster's Aspects of the Novel."—Steve YarbroughMore
A collection by "a generous and lyric storyteller" (San Francisco Chronicle) known for his tragicomic voice and his unforgettable and lively characters.More
"This is the most practical, hard-nosed, generous, direct, and useful guide to writing fiction." —Brad WatsonMore
A favorite novel by “a generous and lyric storyteller” (San Francisco Chronicle) known for his tragicomic voice and unforgettable characters.More
Reissue of a favorite novel by “a generous and lyric storyteller” (San Francisco Chronicle) known for his tragicomic voice and unforgettable characters.More
“A very cool ride. If Raymond Chandler was reincarnated as
a novelist in South Florida, he couldn’t nail it any better than
Dufresne.”—Carl HiaasenMore
“Dufresne’s incandescent novel makes it clear that just living to tell a tale can be enough.” —PeopleMore
Written with a truly original fiction voice, John Dufresne's powerful debut collection of stories is filled with quirky characters in hours of crisis and flashes of humor in moments of dark despair.More