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Maud Newton
Writer, Editor, and Critic
Maud Newton is a versatile writer, reader, and critic currently working on a book for Random House that delves into the intersection of science and superstition in ancestry.
She gained recognition for her cover story, 'America's Ancestry Craze,' in the June 2014 issue of Harper's and has contributed essays, fiction, and critiques to a plethora of prestigious publications like the New York Times Magazine, Granta, and the Paris Review Daily.
Her literary achievements include winning the 2009 Narrative Prize and the 2004 Irwin and Alice Stark Short Fiction Prize.
Aside from her writing pursuits, Maud leverages her background in tax law as a Senior Editor at Thomson Reuters, where she specializes in simplifying intricate state tax concepts for the company's Catalyst product.
She holds a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Florida, as well as a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the same institution.
Currently an author at Random House, Maud Newton formerly served as a Senior Editor at Thomson Reuters.
