Holly Goddard Jones
Holly Goddard Jones is an American novelist and short story writer known for her literary exploration of small-town Kentucky life.
She taught at Murray State University for several years and draws from her western Kentucky roots, including her hometown of Russellville.
Her debut novel The Next Time You See Me garnered comparisons to authors like Gillian Flynn, Kate Atkinson, and Stephen King for its character-driven narrative style.
Jones previously published a short story collection titled Girl Trouble (also referenced as "questa america").
Critics praise her ability to authentically capture the nuances of small-town culture and create deeply developed, flawed characters.
Her newest novel, The Salt Line, was published by Putnam in September 2017.
