Peter Moore Smith
American writer
Peter Moore Smith (born 1965) is an American writer and was the recipient of the 2000 Pushcart Prize for his short story "Oblivion, Nebraska." He has written two novels, Raveling and Los Angeles, both published by Little, Brown.
His short story Oblivion, Nebraska was adapted into a 2006 film by director Charles Haine. His short story Forgetting the Girl was selected for the Best American Mystery Stories anthology in 2000. A film adaptation was directed by Nate Taylor.
Smith is the brother of actress Julianne Moore. He currently resides with his wife, Brigette, and their son, Wolfgang, in New York City.
"Oblivion, Nebraska"
"Oblivion Nebraska" was first published in the Spring 1996 issue of The Massachusetts Review. It was later selected for publication as part of the Pushcart Prize, in Pushcart Prize XXVI: Best of the Small Presses.
The short story was adapted twice, once for film and once as a stage reading. The short film premiered at the 2006 Australian International Film Festival.
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