Habilis

Name: Habilis
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781950539475
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By Alyssa Quinn

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Habilis by Alyssa Quinn, categorised under General Fiction, explores the intertwined lives of two women across different timelines. Both navigate through language, identity, and self-discovery while their stories echo themes of transformation and resilience. The narrative weaves a compelling tapestry that challenges traditional storytelling, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of human evolution and connection.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking narratives that explore human evolution, identity, and our deeply interconnected history. With its imaginative storytelling and rich character exploration, it provides a unique lens on the intricate dance between the past and present, challenging you to reflect on the essence of what it means to be human.

Habilis

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Brilliant debut author with strong connections in the literary world, Alyssa Quinn's work will appeal to fans of Lindsey Drager, Matt Bell, Brian Evenson, and Jenny Offill.

Quinn's accolades include the Meridian Editor's Prize in Prose, The Cupboard Pamphlet's Editor's Choice Winner, a Best American Essays Notable Mention, and Wigleaf Top 50 longlist.

Author appearances are planned in Utah, Colorado, and Washington, along with university and course adoption outreach centered on the author's alma maters: University of Utah, Utah State University, and Western Washington University.

Promotion efforts include events at AWP, ALA Midsummer, and the MPIBA Fall Conference, as well as regional indie outreach and a mass galley mailing.

There is a major awards push for Habilis, with e-galleys available on Edelweiss.

The book will receive features, reviews, and other coverage in publications where Quinn has connections, including Meridian, Quarterly West, The Rupture, Indiana Review, Cream City Review, Hobart, Copper Nickel, Psychopomp, and Bellingham Review. Additionally, coverage is expected from Dzanc standards like The Masters Review, Entropy, The Paris Review, Lit Hub, Electric Lit, The Believer, and Vol. 1 Brooklyn.

Promotion will also take place through the Lighthouse Writers Workshop in Denver, CO.

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Habilis by Alyssa Quinn is described as a brilliantly crafted literary work that explores the complexities of human history and storytelling through a kaleidoscope of time and perspective. The novel maneuvers between fiction and fact, examining the narratives constructed around evolution, colonialism, and personal identity. Its dynamic structure challenges conventional storytelling, using museums and historical artefacts as a backdrop to explore profound themes of morality, power, and the human condition.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781950539475

Publisher: Dzanc Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Dzanc Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

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About the Author

Alyssa Quinn holds an MFA in creative writing from Western Washington University, and is currently at work on a PhD at the University of Utah, where she is also the senior prose editor for Quarterly West. Find her work at alysssaquinn.net.