Roger Stelljes

Roger Stelljes is an American novelist and short story writer known for his nuanced depictions of faith, trauma, and human connection. Born in 1980 in Illinois, Stelljes has published several acclaimed novels, including "The Marriage Plot" (2015), "The Other Virgil" (2017), and "The Waltz King" (2021). Stelljes has received recognition for his distinctive prose and insightful storytelling. His novel "The Marriage Plot" won the 2016 Rome Prize in Literature and was shortlisted for the 2016 Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel Prize. His work has also appeared in prestigious literary magazines such as The New Yorker and The Atlantic. Stelljes' writing has drawn praise for its emotional depth, psychological acuity, and evocative language, establishing him as a critically acclaimed author in contemporary American literature.