Rachel Heng is a Singaporean novelist celebrated for her works The Great Reclamation and Suicide Club. Her writing has graced the pages of esteemed publications such as The New Yorker, Glimmer Train, and Tin House, earning her recognition from the Pushcart Prize and the New American Voices Award, among others. The Great Reclamation, her latest novel, was met with critical acclaim, securing several nominations, including for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence and the Joyce Carol Oates Prize.

With her short stories longlisted for the Sunday Times Short Story Award and featured in anthologies like Best American Short Stories, Heng's literary prowess is undeniable. Her non-fiction contributions, which have been listed among Best American Essays' Notable Essays, appear in reputable outlets including The New York Times and The Atlantic. Heng's craft has been honed at Columbia University and The University of Texas at Austin, from where she holds a BA in Comparative Literature and an MFA in Fiction, respectively.

As an Assistant Professor of English at Wesleyan University, Heng continues to inspire a new generation of writers. She has been the recipient of numerous grants and fellowships, solidifying her status as a distinguished voice in contemporary literature.