This is the kind of fiction that stands out, gets mentioned and recommended. Usually set in the recognisable present, contemporary fiction is realistic with contemporary characters, events and dialogue.
Jessica Brody is the author of several popular books for teens, including Unforgotten, Unremembered, 52 Reasons to Hate My Father, and The Karma Club, as well as two adult novels. She splits her time between California and Colorado.
Miranda Asebedo completed her master’s degree in creative writing in 2009. She currently teaches English as a second language in a university setting. Her short fiction has been published in Midway Journal and Touchstone.