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Writer's roots run deep in heartland.
Byline: Robert K. Elder
Jul. 30--Chances are you haven't heard of native Chicagoan Amy Hempel -- even though she's one of the most respected writers working today.
That's because 1) she lives a lowprofile life in New York and 2) has never published a novel. Yet, in writers circles, she's a rock star.
"Writers have always admired her work," says "Fight Club" author Chuck Palahniuk. "A few years ago, I had dinner with Michael Chabon, David Sedaris and Jonathan Lethem and we talked about our favorite authors. Everyone pretty much said, 'Amy Hempel.' "
She's not better known, Palahniuk contends, because "none of her stories have been made into movies."
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