Hilma Wolitzer

Hilma Wolitzer is an American novelist and short story writer who has been a quietly influential figure in American literary fiction for over five decades. An Available Man is a warm, witty and perceptive novel about a recently widowed man navigating the unexpected challenges and possibilities of being single again in later life, including the attentions of well-meaning friends, family and strangers who consider him an eligible prospect. Wolitzer's writing is characterised by its dry humour, its compassionate understanding of human nature and its ability to find drama and comedy in the everyday. She has published numerous novels including Hearts, Tunnel of Love and An Available Man, and her short fiction has appeared in leading literary magazines. Her audiobooks and books offer readers beautifully crafted, emotionally intelligent fiction about the complexities of love and life at every age.