Kirby Williams

KIRBY WILLIAMS (The Mermaid and the Firefly) is the author of Rage in Paris, a fast-paced blend of historical fiction, crime, and farce. Its sequel, The Long Road from Paris (Pushcart, 2018), continues the story of Urby Brown, a black American who moves to Paris between the wars to escape the racial prejudice of his native country. 

Kirby is retired from a diplomatic career with UNESCO. He and his wife, Liz Williams, are longtime Crossroads members.