Donald Ray Pollock, an American writer, emerged onto the literary scene in 2008 with the publication of his collection of short stories, "Knockemstiff". This notable work was inspired by his childhood experiences growing up in Knockemstiff, Ohio, a place that would later serve as the backdrop for much of his writing.
Pollock's debut novel, "The Devil All the Time", was published in 2011 to widespread critical acclaim.
