Wells Tower, a celebrated American author of great renown, entered the world on April 14, 1973.
In the year 2009, Tower made his literary debut with the publication of his inaugural short story collection, "Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned", which was met with widespread critical acclaim upon its release by the esteemed publishing house, Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
This groundbreaking collection not only showcased Tower's exceptional narrative abilities but also marked the beginning of his rise to prominence as a masterful short story writer. His subsequent short fiction has been featured in some of the most prestigious and respected literary publications in the world, including The New Yorker, The Paris Review, McSweeney's, Vice, Harper's Magazine, A Public Space, and Fence, to name but a few.
Noteworthy aside from his impressive literary achievements, Tower has expanded his creative horizons by delving into the realm of screenwriting. In the year 2022, he authored the screenplay for the feature film "Pain Hustlers", a cinematic endeavour that boasted an all-star cast featuring the multifaceted Emily Blunt and was brought to life by the visionary director David Yates.
This film, a testament to Tower's burgeoning influence in the film industry, was subsequently acquired by the prominent streaming platform Netflix for a staggering sum of $50 million, a remarkable testament to his growing impact within the cinematic world.
