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Alissa Nutting
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Nutting at the 2017 Texas Book festival
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| Born | Michigan |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Florida University of Alabama (MFA) |
| Notable works | Tampa |
| Spouse | Shawn Nutting (divorced) Dean Bakopoulos (divorced) |
| Children | 1 |
Alissa Nutting (born around 1981) is an American author, professor, and television writer. Her work has been featured in many popular magazines and collections.
Education and Early Career
Alissa Nutting grew up in Florida and went to Bloomingdale High School. After high school, she earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. She then received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Alabama.
While at the University of Alabama, she was the editor of a literary magazine called the Black Warrior Review. Nutting has also taught creative writing at several universities, including John Carroll University, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Grinnell College.
Writing Career
Nutting is the author of a collection of short stories. This book won the 6th Starcherone Prize for Innovative Fiction. It was also a finalist for other awards in 2010.
Her writing has appeared in many well-known publications. These include The New York Times, Tin House, and O: The Oprah Magazine.
From Books to Television
One of Nutting's most famous works is the novel Made for Love. This book was so popular that it was turned into a television show.
The TV series premiered in April 2021 on HBO Max. The show ran for two seasons. Nutting was a co-creator and writer for another show that began in 2021.
Personal Life
Nutting has one daughter, who was born in 2013.
