Dan Sheehan

Fiction Writer / Editor at Book Marks, LitHub

Dan Sheehan is the Editor-in-Chief of Book Marks at Literary Hub, a role he has held since March 2016. In this position, he oversees the aggregation and grading of book reviews from various literary outlets, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of critical reception for new titles.1 2 4

Sheehan is also a fiction writer, known for his debut novel Restless Souls, published in 2018. The novel received notable recognition, being long-listed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and highlighted by Entertainment Weekly as one of the top debuts of that year.2 3 His educational background includes a BA in English Literature and Film Studies from Trinity College Dublin and an MFA in Creative Writing from University College Dublin.1 2 4

In addition to his work at Literary Hub, Sheehan has contributed to various publications, including The Irish Times, GQ, and The Los Angeles Review of Books. He currently resides in Wyoming with his family.2 3 4

Highlights

May 7 · thebeliever.net

An Interview with Writer Dan Sheehan - Believer Magazine

Experience

Editor, Book Marks at Literary Hub (March 2016 - Present)

Associate Editor, Non-Fiction at Guernica Magazine (September 2014 - Present), Creative Executive at Scott Rudin Productions (November 2013 - February 2014), Freedom to Write Intern at PEN American Center (February 2013 - November 2013), Staff Writer at ArtHub.ie (March 2012 - January 2013), Book Reviewer - Books Section at The Irish Times (February 2010 - December 2011), Editor - 60th Anniversary Edition at Icarus Magazine (May 2009 - May 2010)

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing, First Class Hons., University College Dublin (2011 - 2012), B.A. Hons. in English Literature/Film Studies, Trinity College Dublin (2006 - 2010)