Judged by The New York Times as a writer of “sharp, sparsely beautiful scenes that excitingly defy expectation” Amy Bloom is a bright light on the American literary scene and the author of three collections of short stories and three novels, the latest of which is Lucky Us. Bloom discusses her work and craft with Carole Beu.

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