David Means is a contemporary American novelist and short story writer whose fiction is deeply rooted in specific American landscapes. Born in 1961, Means has built a career centered on the short story form, capturing the distinct atmospheres of the regions he depicts. His narratives are frequently set against the backdrops of the American Midwest, the industrial Rust Belt, and the scenic areas along the Hudson River in New York.
Means's short fiction has gained wide recognition and has been published in several of the country's most prominent magazines, including The New Yorker, Harper's, and Esquire. Through these publications, his work has reached a broad audience, establishing him as a distinct voice in modern American literature. He currently lives and writes in Nyack, New York.
