April Garner’s writing — whether the genre is literary fiction, thriller, or odd, memoir-like non-fiction — explores the complexities of human relationships, parenting, aging, and gender roles. She has published many online and in-print articles and two books. Her debut novel, The Way It’s Supposed to Be, received a Writer’s Digest award in 2023. She also scribbles the newsletter, This Is Not What I Expected.
As a former teacher, April gravitates toward supporting other writers’ journeys. She gives guidance to new authors on book craft and the writing and self-publishing process. She believes wholeheartedly in building community amongst artists and with other humans in general.
April lives in Austin, Texas, with her spouse, two kids, two cats, and a bearded dragon.
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