Stephen Lovely

STEPHEN LOVELY, director of the Iowa Young Writers’ Studio, signs his debut novel, Irreplaceable, humanizing the sterile world of heart transplants, the faceless victims, and the fortunate receivers of their organs.

Join us as Iowan author Lovely reads from his debut novel!Stephen Lovely graduated from Kenyon College and attended the Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa, where he taught literature and fiction writing. He has worked as a unit clerk in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the University of ... (more)Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, as an administrator in the University of Iowa's Interdisciplinary Program in Literature, Science & the Arts, and as an accountant in the UI Center for Media Production. He is the winner of the 2004 Dana Award for the Novel and a 2006-7 James A. Michener/Copernicus Society of America Award.

Stephen Lovely is the director of the Iowa Young Writers Studio and a graduate of Iowa Writers Workshop. He lives in Iowa City with his girlfriend, a photographer. They have 3 dogs and 3 cats. Stephen enjoys reading, gardening, operas, and a for some reason he's at a loss to explain a football.

Stephen Lovely will sign Irreplaceable (Hyperion. $24.95). Alex Voormann and wife, Isabel, had a pleasant life in Iowa until Isabel was struck and killed while riding her bicycle. Alex reluctantly complies with her wish to be an organ donor, which saves the life of Janet Corcoran, a 34-year-old Chicago ... (more)art teacher and mother of two. Lovely weaves the tales of these two families together, tracing the realities of love and loss of all kinds as Alex attempts to move on, the man who was driving the truck that killed Isabel begins popping up in unexpected places, and Janet seeks out Alex and Isabel's mother to thank them and express her guilt and empathy.

First time novelist, Stephen Lovely will be at Books & Company for a reading and signing. His book Irreplaceable is already garnering attention. It is an Indie Next Pick for February. It has become a favorite here at Books & Company.

First time novelist, Stephen Lovely will be at Books & Company for a reading and signing. His book Irreplaceable is already garnering attention. It is an Indie Next Pick for February. It has become a favorite here at Books & Company.

The club will be discussing Irreplaceable by Stephen Lovely, the author appearing at Book Vault on Tuesday, February 17. Please join us for a pleasant and stimulating noon hour.

Join us for a discussion of Irreplaceable with author Stephen Lovely during our special event with the author. The public is invited to both the peresentation and discussion.