ESKOR DAVID JOHNSON is a writer from Trinidad and Tobago, acclaimed for his imaginative storytelling and exploration of urban life. A graduate of Harvard University and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, he has received recognition for his distinct narrative style and compelling character portrayals. His debut novel, Pay As You Go (2023), delves into the gritty realities of urban existence through the journey of Slide, a barber navigating the challenges of city life in the fictional metropolis of Polis. The book is praised for its vibrant prose and inventive storytelling, capturing the complexities and aspirations of its characters. Johnson’s work has been featured in publications like BOMB magazine and McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern, and he has been shortlisted for the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize.
