Carol Rifka Brunt – American novelist of the 20th–21st centuries, author of Tell the Wolves I’m Home, her acclaimed debut. Set against the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, the book’s intimate exploration of love, grief, and family brought her instant recognition. Brunt is celebrated for her delicate, lyrical prose that captures the fragile weight of everyday moments.
📖 Began writing as a teenager but long felt “too shy” to pursue authorship. 🌍 Born in New York, she has spent much of her life in the UK. 💡 Worked on Tell the Wolves I’m Home for over five years, immersing herself in the feel of the 1980s. 📚 The novel became a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist and was named one of the year’s best debuts. 🖋 Known for her slow process, always searching for the “exact right words.” 💬 Her style has been described as “poetic intimacy” – like a private diary laid bare. 👩💻 Shares reflections on writing to inspire aspiring authors. 🎨 Once dreamed of being a painter, and her prose carries a vivid, visual quality. 📖 Believes the “voice of a character matters more than the plot.” 😮 Her debut was sold for translations even before its U.S. release. 😄 Joked that her greatest reward is when readers say: “Your book made me hug my sister.”