Fred G. Leebron
Fred G. Leebron | |
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Alma mater |
Princeton University Johns Hopkins University Iowa Writers' Workshop |
Occupation | Short story writer, novelist |
Spouse(s) | Kathryn Rhett |
Fred G. Leebron is an American short story writer and novelist. He is the author of three novels, and a Professor of English at Gettysburg College.
Early life
Fred Leebron graduated from Princeton University.[1][2] He subsequently earned master's degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the Iowa Writers' Workshop.[1][2]
Career
Leebron taught at Stanford University.[1] He is now a professor of English at Gettysburg College.[1][2] He has co-authored a book on writing fiction and co-edited another book on postmodern literature.[1]
Leebron is the author of short stories and three novels.[1] He received the Pushcart Prize in 2000 and O. Henry Award in 2001 and the Pushcart Prize.[1][2] He was also a Fulbright Scholar.[1]
His first novel, Out West, is about two young adults whose lives have gone downhill.[3] His second novel, Six Figures, is about a non-profit executive who has failed to become financially successful.[4] Six Figures was adapted by director David Christensen as the 2005 film Six Figures.[5]
Personal life
Leebron is married to Kathryn Rhett.[2]
Works
Novels
- Leebron, Fred G. (1997). Out West. San Diego, California: Harcourt Brace. ISBN 9780156005463. OCLC 37156222.
- Leebron, Fred G. (2001). Six Figures. San Diego, California: Harcourt. ISBN 9780156010641. OCLC 45064678.
- Leebron, Fred G. (2014). In the Middle of All This. Westland, Michigan: Dzanc Books. ISBN 9781480483323. OCLC 872595441.
Textbook
Anthology
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Fred G. Leebron". Gettysburg College. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Gettysburg College English professor receives O. Henry Award". Gettysburg College. February 23, 2001. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Out West". Publishers Weekly. October 2, 1996. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ↑ Spillman, Rob (May 14, 2000). "Yuppie Love". The New York Times. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Six Figures adds up for Calgary director: Christensen switches gears for new film". Calgary Herald, November 11, 2005.