Author of All the Secrets of the World, Candyfreak, Truth Is the Arrow & more. Word geek. That guy.

News & Updates

JAN 26, 2024

Kirkus Review calls Truth “an engaging guidebook to the writing life … always candid and humane, Almond’s book will appeal to writers of all different skill levels seeking insights into the wondrous art of storytelling.”

I’ll be traveling to the Denver Lighthouse, my happy place, to teach a weekend intensive that will include the Ultimate Craft Class and a deep dive into writer’s block.

EARLIER

Oh, and sometimes I troll Fox News hosts like Laura Ingraham…
see what I mean below!

NEWS FROM MY ALL THE SECRETS ERA

Wow! Wall Street Journal’s Sam Sacks shares his thoughts on All The Secrets here, saying “Mr. Almond’s writing is always swift and absorbing“
“A breathtaking success.” – Check out what the San Francisco Chronicle has to say about All The Secrets here!
“…a brilliant Gobstopper of a book that changes flavor, shape and hue the longer it sits on the tongue, staining us with its unflinching, irresistible honesty.” – So says the Chicago Review of Books, here
Wait, what? 20th Century Fox has optioned “All the Secrets of the World” to make one of those binge-worthy TV series we all love. Jon Feldman (Newsroom and Designated Survivor) will write the pilot. (Note: if you pre-order the book right now you can send me casting recommendations.)
The reading tour for All the Secrets of the World included special guests/literary rock stars Cheryl Strayed, Richard Russo, Rebecca Makkai, Maria Semple, Matthew Klam, Sara Lippman and others.

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Steve Almond

Steve Almond is the author of twelve books of fiction and nonfiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Candyfreak and Against Football. You can check those out here.

His recent books include the novel All the Secrets of the World, which has been optioned for television by 20th Century Fox, and William Stoner and the Battle for the Inner Life.

For four years, Steve hosted the New York Times Dear Sugars podcast with his pal Cheryl Strayed. He is the recipient of a 2022 NEA grant in fiction, and his short stories have been anthologized in the Best American Short Stories, The Pushcart Prize, Best American Erotica, and Best American Mysteries series. He also publishes crazy, DIY books.