Amy Bloom

Amy Bloom is a distinguished American writer and psychotherapist whose career spans multiple genres and disciplines. She currently serves as a professor of creative writing at Wesleyan University, where she has made significant contributions to the academic community since becoming the Kim-Frank Family University Writer in Residence in 2010. Bloom’s teaching experience also includes a notable tenure as a senior lecturer at Yale University, where she inspired students in Advanced Fiction Writing, Writing for Television, and Writing for Children.

Bloom’s literary achievements are impressive, with four novels and five collections of short stories to her name, including acclaimed works such as “Love Invents Us” and “A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You.” Her short fiction has been featured in prestigious anthologies like “The Best American Short Stories” and has earned her a National Magazine Award. Notably, she was nominated for the National Book Award for her collection “Come to Me: Stories” and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for her poignant work “A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You.”

In addition to her fiction, Bloom has utilized her background in psychotherapy to create the Lifetime Television series “State of Mind,” where she served as creator, co-executive producer, and head writer. This innovative show explored the professional lives of psychotherapists, showcasing her unique perspective on mental health and storytelling.

Bloom’s memoir, “In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss,” offers a deeply personal account of her journey with her husband, Brian Ameche, as they navigated the complexities of early-onset Alzheimer’s and assisted death. Her ability to weave humor into such a profound narrative highlights her exceptional talent as a writer, making her a significant voice in contemporary literature.