Wells Tower, a renowned American author, was born on April 14, 1973. He has established himself as a versatile writer, effortlessly transitioning between crafting captivating short stories, engaging non-fiction pieces, and even feature films and television content.
In 2009, Tower published his debut short story collection, "Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned," which received widespread critical acclaim upon its release by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. The collection showcased his exceptional storytelling prowess, and his short fiction has since been featured in prestigious publications such as The New Yorker, The Paris Review, McSweeney's, Vice, Harper's Magazine, A Public Space, and Fence, among others.
In addition to his literary accomplishments, Tower has also ventured into the world of screenwriting. In 2022, he penned the screenplay for the feature film "Pain Hustlers," starring the talented Emily Blunt and directed by the accomplished David Yates. The film was acquired by Netflix for a staggering $50 million, a testament to Tower's growing influence in the film industry.