John McManus (author)

This article is about the literary fiction author. For the military historian and author, see John C. McManus. For other uses, see John McManus.
McManus reading in Norfolk

John McManus is an American novelist and short story writer. He is the author of a novel, Bitter Milk,[1] and the short story collections Born on a Train[2] and Stop Breakin Down.[3] In recognition of Stop Breakin Down, McManus became the youngest ever recipient of the Whiting Writers' Award.[4]

McManus is a contributing editor for literary publisher Fiddleblack.[5] He teaches creative writing at Old Dominion University[6] and Goddard College.[7]

In 2013, McManus contributed an essay to a limited-edition of Clive Barker's novella, Cabal.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Shea, Mike. "Bitter Milk". Texas Monthly.
  2. ↑ Finch, Amy. "Ugly beauty". The Portland Phoenix.
  3. ↑ "Stop Breakin Down: Stories". Publisher's Weekly. Retrieved 2000-05-29.
  4. ↑ Press, Associated. "Whiting Writers' Awards announced". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2000-10-31.
  5. ↑ Jason Cook. "About – Fiddleblack". Fiddleblack.org. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
  6. ↑ "Department of English". Al.odu.edu. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
  7. ↑ "Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing Program". Goddard.edu. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
  8. ↑ http://www.seraphimfilms.com/Press/presscabal.pdf

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