John McManus (author)

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 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. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  4. ↑ Press, Associated. "Whiting Writers' Awards announced". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2000-10-31. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  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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