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Swamidoss McConigley was born to an Irish father and an Indian mother in Singapore. She was raised in Casper, Wyoming, after her family moved there when she was a baby. McConigley holds a BA in English from Saint Olaf College, an MA in English from the University of Wyoming, and an MFA in
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27:(born 1975) is an Indian-Irish-American fiction writer and playwright known for her focus on the American West, particularly the immigrant experience in rural settings. Her short story collection,
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McConigley has received numerous awards and fellowships for her work, including:
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McConigley's works have gained notable recognition. Her play adaptation of
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