Emily Hunt Cavell
Author of the debut novel Dwelling (FSG, 2025), with prior short fiction published in outlets like The Paris Review and an MFA from Columbia University.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 37min
Emily Hunt Kivel, "Dwelling" (FSG, 2025)
Emily Hunt Kivel, author of the debut novel *Dwelling*, discusses her surreal and magical tale set against the backdrop of a housing crisis. She explores Evie's journey of eviction and search for belonging in the peculiar town of Gulluck, Texas. Emily delves into the fairy-tale form, balancing whimsy and cruelty, and how architecture critiques societal values. She emphasizes the power of shoes as metaphors for journeys and resilience while promoting kindness in storytelling against a harsh reality.
