Early Life and Education

Jason Brown, born amidst the coastal beauty of Portland, Maine in 1969, embarked on an enriching academic journey by earning his Master of Fine Arts degree at the prestigious Cornell University. His quest for literary excellence later led him to Stanford University, where he was honored as both a Wallace Stegner Fellow and a Truman Capote Fellow.

Notable Works and Publications

Among his many literary creations, "Animal Stories" shines brightly as a part of Jason Brown's inaugural collection, Driving the Heart and Other Stories, a compendium of thirteen short tales. This evocative piece also finds a home in the anthology 25 and Under/Fiction. Originally, "Animal Stories" graced the pages of the Georgia Review in its vibrant Summer 1994 issue.

Personal Reflections

In the anthology 25 and Under/Fiction, Brown candidly reveals the tumultuous phase he was navigating when "Animal Stories" took shape. He humorously reflects, "that I could barely make a sandwich," underscoring the confusion that clouded his thoughts at the tender age of twenty-two. His mother, recovering from a successful surgery, remained unvisited by her son, a testament to the strained nature of their bond.

Current Pursuits

Presently, Brown lends his literary prowess to aspiring writers as a professor at Stanford. His stories have not only graced the pages of the Georgia Review and 25 and Under/Fiction but have also been featured in the esteemed Best American Short Stories 1996 edition. His narrative talent extends to publications such as the Mississippi Review, Story, Epoch, TriQuarterly, and Indiana Review, leaving an indelible mark on the literary world.