Laury A. Egan
Laury A. Egan is the author of "The Outcast Oracle," listed as a Kirkus Reviews "Best Book of 2013;" the collection, "Fog and Other Stories;" the psychological suspense, "Jenny Kidd," and the comedy, "Fabulous! An Opera Buffa." Her poetry volumes have been issued in limited edition: "Snow, Shadow, a Stranger;" "Beneath the Lion's Paw;" "The Sea & Beyond;" and "Presence & Absence." For many years, she worked as an administrator and senior designer at Princeton University Press and also freelanced for 20 publishers. Her short stories have been published in over 35 literary journals and anthologies.
Works
Fabulous! An Opera Buffa
“A campy, hilarious, fast-paced indulgence that’s addictively entertaining…Dynamic, colorful characters add flair to a story full of snappy dialogue and rapid-fire action. The book’s tone is primarily one of effervescent joy, but Egan also manages to incorporate serious themes of personal identity.”—Kirkus Reviews
A talented opera singer, Gilbert Eugene Rose, moonlights as a drag queen and diva divine, Kiri De Uwana, in order to pay his rent. However, Gil is dying to become famous on the New York operatic stage; unfortunately he might get his wish when he lands lead roles as a soprano and tenor in separate productions and is also hired to sing Handel by a dangerous female gangster who is at war with the producer of one of the two operas. Suddenly, happy-go-lucky Gil finds himself stranded in the middle of Mobster Boulevard, aflutter in heels, dresses, and wigs, with only his wits for protection and a new romance for inspiration. A delightful divertissement for our somber times.
A Bittersweet Tale
Presence & Absence (poetry)
The Outcast Oracle
The Sea & Beyond (poetry)
Jenny Kidd
Fog and Other Stories
Beneath the Lion's Paw (poetry)
Snow, Shadows, a Stranger (poetry)
Awards and Recognition
- Two Pushcart nominations and nominations for Best of the Web and Best of the Net, finalist in the Glass Woman Story Prize, three Story-of-the-Week publications by Short Story America, an ALA Stonewall nomination (book), and a UK Saboteur Award nomination (book).
Website
Location
Highlands, NJ
Category
Fiction & Literature, Mystery & Crime, Poetry, Humor, Teens, Children