She lived in New York City for many years but published her first story in The New Yorker in 1986 after a move to Montana .
Carey grew up in Connecticut and graduated from Swarthmore College in 1977 .
Carey lived in New York City for many years but published Carey 's first story in The New Yorker in 1986 after a move to Montana .
Carey grew up in Connecticut and graduated from Swarthmore College in 1977 .