The Best American Erotica 2005

Jane Smiley is the author of American Voices. She writes fiction.

Mary Gaitskill writes sharp, unflinching fiction about the messy realities of desire and power. She is best known for her short story collection Bad Behavior and the novel Veronica. Her work is often

Nelson George is a writer who covers music, culture, and urban life. His books include Hip Hop America, B-Boys, Buppies, Baps, & Bohos, and Lit Riffs.

Steve Almond writes engaging non-fiction and has a keen eye for short fiction. He is the author of Astoria to Zion and edited The Best American Erotica 2005.

American writer and feminist