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Mazza has published 10 novels, six collections, and two memoirs. She is widely anthologized as an example of post-feminist, formalist, or contemporary experimental fiction. Her work often deals with second and third-wave feminist concerns as well as sexuality.
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In 2020, Mazza was asked to be the finalist judge for the
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In addition, Mazza received an &NOW award in 2009 for her story "Trickle-Down
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in 2009. She has also participated in the biennial &NOW festival.
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In 2016, Mazza co-produced and starred in the independent film,
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a ‘meta-memoir.’ The memoir explores sexual dysfunction.
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