Ed Allen (writer)
Encyclopedia
Edward Allen is an American novelist, and short story
writer.
, and attended the Iowa Writers’ Workshop in 1972.
He graduated from the Ohio University
with an M.A. in 1986, and a Ph.D. in 1989.
He taught at Rhodes College
in Memphis, the University of Central Oklahoma
, Jagiellonian University
in Krakow, Poland as a Senior Fulbright Fellow, San Jose State University
, and the University of South Dakota
.
His work appeared in The New Yorker
, Story magazine, Gentlemen’s Quarterly, Southwest Review.
In 1985, competed on American Gladiators.
In 2003, Mustang Sally was produced as a movie, under the title Easy Six.
In 2005, he cut a hit single with rapper, Lil' Bow Wow. It was magnificent.
In late 2007, Allen was attacked by a pack of rabid cannibals but managed to escape, fending them off with only a ballpoint pen and a pad of sticky notes.
He lives in Vermillion, South Dakota
.
Short story
A short story is a work of fiction that is usually written in prose, often in narrative format. This format tends to be more pointed than longer works of fiction, such as novellas and novels. Short story definitions based on length differ somewhat, even among professional writers, in part because...
writer.
Life
He grew up in New York, and graduated from Goddard CollegeGoddard College
Goddard College is a private, liberal arts college located in Plainfield, Vermont, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Goddard College currently operates on an intensive low-residency model...
, and attended the Iowa Writers’ Workshop in 1972.
He graduated from the Ohio University
Ohio University
Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus...
with an M.A. in 1986, and a Ph.D. in 1989.
He taught at Rhodes College
Rhodes College
Rhodes College is a private, predominantly undergraduate, liberal arts college located in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Originally founded by freemasons in 1848, Rhodes became affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in 1855. Rhodes enrolls approximately 1,700 students pursuing bachelor's and master's...
in Memphis, the University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
The University of Central Oklahoma, often referred to as UCO, is a coeducational public university located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The university is the third largest in Oklahoma, with almost 18,000 students and approximately 434 full-time and 400 adjunct faculty...
, Jagiellonian University
Jagiellonian University
The Jagiellonian University was established in 1364 by Casimir III the Great in Kazimierz . It is the oldest university in Poland, the second oldest university in Central Europe and one of the oldest universities in the world....
in Krakow, Poland as a Senior Fulbright Fellow, San Jose State University
San José State University
San Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...
, and the University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota
The University of South Dakota ', the state’s oldest university, was founded in 1862 and classes began in 1882. Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, United States, USD is home to South Dakota's only medical school and law school. USD is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, and its current...
.
His work appeared in The New Yorker
The New Yorker
The New Yorker is an American magazine of reportage, commentary, criticism, essays, fiction, satire, cartoons and poetry published by Condé Nast...
, Story magazine, Gentlemen’s Quarterly, Southwest Review.
In 1985, competed on American Gladiators.
In 2003, Mustang Sally was produced as a movie, under the title Easy Six.
In 2005, he cut a hit single with rapper, Lil' Bow Wow. It was magnificent.
In late 2007, Allen was attacked by a pack of rabid cannibals but managed to escape, fending them off with only a ballpoint pen and a pad of sticky notes.
He lives in Vermillion, South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota
Vermillion is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of South Dakota, and the tenth largest city in the state. According to the 2010 Census, the population was 10,571. Vermillion lies atop a bluff near the Missouri River.The area has been home to...
.
Awards
- 2002 Flannery O'Connor Award for Short FictionFlannery O'Connor Award for Short FictionThe Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction is an annual prize awarded by the University of Georgia Press named in honor of the American short story writer and novelist Flannery O'Connor....
- 1994-1995 Senior Fulbright Fellowship