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Les Edgerton
Visiting Writer-in-Residence, Trine University
Location: Fort Wayne, IN United States
Joined: Apr 30th, 2009

About (request update)

Polished speaker in demand at many writer's workshops, leading baseball writer, fiction was praised by the NY Times and I was compared favorably to Raymond Carver.

My Interview Question

Does anyone know if Coach Hal Muncie is still alive?

Current Whereabouts:

Writing several books--two novels, a collection of short stories, a coach's guide to baseball running technique, my third writer's textbook.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Write more books and not achieve room temperature until 96

Website:

http://www.lesedgerton.com

Education (request update)

Norwich Univ class of 2002

Undergrad Major: Creative Writing

Claim To Fame:

Published nine books, taught creative writing at UCLA, University of Toledo, St. Francis University, Trine University, others. Work has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, O.Henry Award, Jesse Jones Book Award, Violet Crown Book Award, PEN/Faulkner Award, Edgar Allan Poe Award and others.

Most Memorable Moment:

Elected Student Body President

High School: Tyner H.S. in Tyner, IN class of 1961

Activities & Accomplishments:

Played baseball and basketball (JV)

Best Memories:

Sports

Experience

I currently work with Trine University as Visiting Writer-in-Residence
I have 38 years of experience working in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media industry.

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