Kevin Moffett is the author of two collections of short stories, as well as The Silent History, acollaborative novel that first debuted as a serialized digital narrative for mobile devices, aboutwhich The New York Times wrote, “This fascinating project manages to feel relentlesslythoughtful and new.” His most recent novel, Only Son, published in 2025, was longlisted for theNational Book Award. Other honors include a National Magazine Award, a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, a Webby Award for digital innovation, a Pushcart Prize, and inclusion in four editions of The Best American Short Stories. He teaches writing at theUniversity of Virginia and lives in Charlottesville.
Word of South is excited to welcome Kevin Moffett to the 2026 Festival!