Poachers by Tom Franklin

Poachers by Tom Franklin

Tom Franklin

1963-present

Tom Franklin, a native of Dickinson, Alabama, demonstrated his early passion for writing through the creation of self-made comic books and stories inspired by renowned literary works. After completing his BA in English at the University of South Alabama, Franklin engaged in diverse employment to support himself while pursuing his education. He further honed his writing skills through the completion of an MFA at the University of Arkansas, subsequently earning recognition for his works, including the collection of short stories Poachers and the novel Hell at the Breech. Throughout his accomplished career, Franklin held notable residencies and fellowships, such as the Philip Roth Residency in Creative Writing at Bucknell University, contributing to his status as the Writer-in-Residence at the University of Mississippi.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1999

Poachers. New York; Morrow, 1999.

AL Book Collection

Franklin, Tom, “Poachers by Tom Franklin,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8144.