Montgomery, Center Stage in the South: A Contemporary Portrait by Harold Wayne Greenhaw

Montgomery, Center Stage in the South: A Contemporary Portrait by Harold Wayne Greenhaw

Harold Wayne Greenhaw

1940-2011

Harold Wayne Greenhaw, born in Sheffield, Alabama, and raised in Trussville and Tuscaloosa, overcame the challenges of polio and a spinal curvature during his childhood. Inspired by his time in a body cast, Greenhaw discovered his passion for writing and embarked on a journey to become a writer. After studying creative writing in Mexico, he enrolled at the University of Alabama, where he honed his skills under notable mentors. Greenhaw worked as a journalist for several publications, including The Tuscaloosa News and The Alabama Journal, while freelancing for national newspapers and magazines. He achieved literary success with his debut novel, The Golfer, in 1967, and went on to write a diverse range of books encompassing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and memoir. Throughout his career, Greenhaw also held editorial and teaching positions, sharing his expertise and fostering writing projects in correctional facilities.

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

1990

Joint Publication: Montgomery, Center Stage in the South: A Contemporary Portrait. Chatsworth, CA; Windsor Publications, 1990.

AL Book Collection

Greenhaw, Harold Wayne, “Montgomery, Center Stage in the South: A Contemporary Portrait by Harold Wayne Greenhaw,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8234.