Carmen Maria Machado
6 SeriesCarmen Maria Machado is an American author known for her short story collection, *Her Body and Other Parties*, and her memoir, *In the Dream House*. She has received the Bard Fiction Prize, the Lambda Literary Awards for Lesbian Fiction and LGBTQ Nonfiction, and the Shirley Jackson Award.
In "Her Body and Other Parties: Stories," Carmen Maria Machado explores the realities of women's lives through a blend of psychological realism, science fiction, and other genres. Her provocative debut collection navigates the violence inflicted upon women's bodies with a unique voice. Machado's narratives range from horrific to exquisitely sentimental, bending genre conventions to illuminate her themes. This wholly original work showcases her ability to swing between extremes, offering a fresh perspective on familiar struggles.
