Susan Straight Bio | Wiki
Susan Straight is a famous American writer. She has authored her memoir In the Country of Women, which was named Best Book of the Year by NPR and CodeSwitch. In 2001, She was a National Book Award finalist for the novel Highwire Moon in 2Straight and is also a frequent contributor to NPR and Salon.com. In addition, she works as a Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing and the director of the graduate program at the University of California.
Susan Straight Age
She was born on October 19, 1960, in Riverside, California, United States. Straight is 62 years old.
Susan Straight Height
She is a woman of average stature. Straight stands at the height of 5 ft 5 in (Approx 1.65 m).
Susan Straight Family
She was born to her loving parents in Riverside, California, United States. She holds an American nationality. Straight is secrative ad she has kept information regarding her family (parents and/or siblings ) whearbouts away from the public.
Susan Straight Husband
She is currently single. Previously, she was married to her ex-husband Dwayne Sims, who is African-American. Dwayne and Straight are parents of three all-grown daughters Gaila Sims, Delphine Sims, and Rosette Sims. She resides in Riverside, California.
Susan Straight Education
She received her high school diploma from John W. North High School in Riverside. During her time in high school, she took classes at Riverside Community College. Later, Straight attended the University of Southern California. She matriculated with her M.F.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s MFA Program for Poets & Writers in 1984.
Susan Straight Books
As an author, she has published several books including:
- Mecca in 2022
- In the Country of Women in 2019
- Between Heaven and Here in 2012
- A Million Nightingales in 2006
- Take One Candle Light a Room in 2010
- Aquaboogie in 1990
- Blacker Than a Thousand Midnights in 1994
- More Dreamers of the Golden Dream in 2021 along with Delphine Sims and Douglas McCulloh
- Highwire Moon in 2001
Susan Straight Author
She works as a Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing and the director of the graduate program at the University of California, Riverside where she also was the co-founder of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing & Writing. Straight is also a frequent contributor to NPR and Salon.com.
Moreover, she has written essays and articles for publications, like The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Nation, and Harper’s Magazine. Straight has authored her memoir In the Country of Women, which was named a Best Book of the Year by NPR and CodeSwitch. Further, her story “Mines,” first published in Zoetrope All-Story, was included in Best American Short Stories 2003.
Susan Straight Net Worth
She has worked as an author for over 20 years and through her hard work, she has attained admirable possessions. Straight’s net worth is $5 Million.
Who Is Susan Straight
Straight is a famous American writer. She was a National Book Award finalist for the novel Highwire Moon in 2001. She has authored her memoir In the Country of Women, which was named Best Book of the Year by NPR and CodeSwitch. Straight is also a frequent contributor to NPR and Salon.com. Additionally, she is a Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing and the director at the University of California
How Old Is Susan Straight
Straight is 62 years old born on October 19, 1960, in Riverside, California, in the United States.
How Much Is Susan Straight Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $5 Million attained from working as an author for over 20 years and was named Best Book of the Year by NPR and CodeSwitch.