Dr. Sharon Dilworth

Biography

Sharon Dilworth is a mid-career artist whose writing explores the small tragedies that resonate in the lives of her characters. Her recent plays and novels attempt to discern the timbre and qualities that have emerged from her own adult life, where characters' desires are circumscribed by the landscapes shaped by their pasts from which they can no longer escape. She believes that writing can be more resonant emotionally than other forms of work, and she often delves into ambiguity and paradox as familiar subjects in her narratives. Dilworth captures both the sadness and grace that permeate the quotidian aspects of life, characterizing herself as an experimental writer. Her works fit within the category of feminist writing, with protagonists navigating situations that reflect contemporary women's experiences. Rather than embracing dogmatic structures, Dilworth creates characters who often find themselves in muddled scenarios, leading to resolutions that emerge from stark omens and transcendental epiphanies. She has published three collections of short stories and two novels, and has received several prestigious awards throughout her career including the Iowa Award for Fiction and the Pushcart Prize for Fiction.

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