Adrienne Celt is a highly acclaimed author, cartoonist, and avid reader based in Tucson, Arizona. She first gained recognition with her debut novel, "The Daughters," which was published in 2015 and quickly became a critically acclaimed work. The novel was shortlisted for the Crawford Award in 2016 and the Southwest Book Award in 2015, solidifying Celt's position as a talented new voice in contemporary literature.
Celt's literary accomplishments extend beyond "The Daughters." Her second novel, "Invitation to a Bonfire," was a June 2018 Indie Next Pick, an Amazon Top 10 Book of the Month, and was named a Best Book of the Year by the Financial Times. Her latest novel, "End of the World House," was published in spring 2022. Celt has also won a prestigious O. Henry Prize for her short fiction and her essays have been published in numerous respected literary journals and magazines.
In addition to her work as a writer, Celt is also an accomplished cartoonist. Her comics have been published in various online and print publications, including The Rumpus, The Toast, Bat City Review, and Broad! Magazine. She also produces a weekly webcomic, "Love Among the Lampreys," which can be found on her website. A collection of her comics, "Apocalypse How? An Existential Bestiary," was published in 2016. Celt's diverse body of work showcases her unique voice, creativity, and storytelling abilities.