Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 25 (1999) Winner
Susan Hubbard
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Susan Hubbard
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- New York (state) / Upstate New York
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Upstate New York (native) → Florida (University of Central Florida faculty) → Georgia (residence/work periods) → California (residencies/teaching visits)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Professor, Professor Emerita
- Active Years
- 1990-
- Affiliations
- University of Central Florida, Department of English, Syracuse University, Cornell University, Georgia College & State University, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Pitzer College
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Associated Writing Program Prize for Short Fiction | — | — | Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) | 受賞 |
| — | Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize | — | — | Susan B. Anthony Institute / University of Rochester | 受賞 |
Associated Writing Program Prize for Short Fiction
Organization:
Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP)
Result:
受賞
Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize
Organization:
Susan B. Anthony Institute / University of Rochester
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Society of S
2008 Fiction (novel)A novel exploring community dynamics and interpersonal power—secrets, authority, and personal identity intersect in the narrative.
communitysecretsidentity
The Year of Disappearances
2009 Fiction (short stories / linked collection)A collection of stories centered on disappearance and loss, reflecting contemporary society through characters' absences.
lossmemoryrelationships
The Season of Risks
2010 Fiction (novel)A novel about individual decisions and their consequences; examines the ethics and outcomes of taking risks.
choiceresponsibilityethics
Walking on Ice
1990 Short stories / FictionAn early short story collection featuring keen character studies and a cool-eyed look at human vulnerability.
vulnerabilitycharacter observation
Blue Money
1999 Short storiesA collection of stories that use money and desire as backdrops to portray human yearning and exhaustion.
desireeconomyexhaustion
Lisa Maria's Guide for the Perplexed
2004 Fiction (women's fiction / commercial)A character-driven novel following Lisa Maria's growth and struggles; written for a general readership.
coming-of-ageself-discovery
Lisa Maria Takes Off
2005 Fiction (women's fiction / commercial)A follow-up exploring the protagonist's new steps and challenges as she moves forward in life.
new beginningschallenges
100% Pure Florida Fiction (editor)
2000 Anthology (editor)An anthology of Florida-set short fiction (co-editor), showcasing regional voices and variety.
regionalismdiversity
Bibliography
- Walking on Ice
- Blue Money
- Lisa Maria's Guide for the Perplexed
- Lisa Maria Takes Off
- 100% Pure Florida Fiction (editor)
- The Society of S
- The Year of Disappearances
- The Season of Risks
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- realist proseintimate psychological characterizationquiet, observational narration
- Recurring Motifs
- loss and absencefractured family/relationshipssearch for belonging / movement
Legacy
Susan Hubbard has contributed to contemporary American fiction through both short stories and novels and through a long teaching career. Her work has been published internationally and she has supported emerging writers and regional literature.
Academic Societies
- Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP)
Trivia
- Has published more than 30 short stories in national and international journals.
- Work has appeared in over 15 countries.
- Has given more than 100 public readings and talks on the craft of writing.
- Co-editor of the anthology '100% Pure Florida Fiction.'