My Life as a Silent Movie

Jesse Lee Kercheval is a prolific author with 12 books to her name, showcasing her versatility across genres. Her notable works include "Brazil," which earned the Ruthanne Wiley Memorial Novella Award, and "Cinema Muto," a poetry collection that won the Crab Orchard Open Selection Award. Additionally, "The Alice Stories" received the Prairie Schooner Fiction Book Prize. Kercheval contributes to the literary community as a creative writing instructor at the University of Wisconsin, further enriching her expertise and influence in the field.