Jamie Quatro is an American fiction writer renowned for her evocative storytelling and exploration of complex emotional landscapes. Her debut story collection, I Want to Show You More, garnered critical acclaim and was published by Grove Press in 2013. This collection was recognized as a New York Times Notable Book and an NPR Best Book of 2013, in addition to being an Indie Next pick, a summer reading pick by O, The Oprah Magazine, and a New York Times Editors’ Choice.

Quatro's literary prowess continued with her first novel, Fire Sermon, released in 2018, which further established her reputation as a writer of depth and subtlety. Fire Sermon was selected as a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers pick and an Indie Next pick for spring 2018. Her work has also been celebrated by prominent figures in the literary world, including being named a Top 10 Book of 2013 by Dwight Garner in the New York Times and a Favorite Book of 2013 by James Wood in The New Yorker. Additionally, I Want to Show You More was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction and the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize.

Beyond her books, Quatro has made significant contributions to various literary magazines. Her fiction, poetry, and essays have graced the pages of Tin House, Ploughshares, The Kenyon Review, and McSweeney's. She is a contributing editor for the magazine Oxford American, and imparts her knowledge to students as part of the faculty at Sewanee, The University of the South.

Quatro's distinct voice and poignant narratives continue to captivate readers, making her a vital presence in contemporary American literature.