I'm a writer and teacher, a lover of Asbury Park, and no stranger to the beach. I love people, language, food, and dancing. People are amazing.

Annie Liontas' debut novel, Let Me Explain You (Scribner), was featured in The New York Times Book Review as Editor's Choice and was selected by the ABA as a 2015 Indies Introduce Debut and Indies Next title. She is the co-editor of the anthology A Manner of Being: Writers on their Mentors, and the recipient of a grant from the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund. Annie was the 2016 Visiting Writer at UCDavis. Her work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, BOMB, Guernica, Ninth Letter and Lit. Since 2003, she has been dedicated to urban education, working with teachers and youth in Newark and Philadelphia. Annie lives across the street from the best pizza jawn with her wife and cat. Follow her @aliontas.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

What an incredible way to meet people!

Interests

• cats
• dogs
• books
• wine
• yoga
• movies
• beach
• creative writing
• margaritas
• drive-in movies

What I Can Share with Hosts

My wife and I love animals and cooking/baking.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Greece, Guatemala, Mexico, Portugal