Brian Kiteley
American writer
Brian Kiteley (born September 26, 1956) is an American novelist, and writing teacher.
Life
He grew up in Northampton, Massachusetts.
He has had residencies from the MacDowell Colony, Millay, Yaddo, and the Fine Arts Work Center.
He has taught at the American University in Cairo, Ohio University.
He teaches at the University of Denver.
Awards
1991 NEA Fellowship
1992 Guggenheim Fellowship
1996 Whiting Award
Works
Still Life With Insects. Ticknor & Fields. 1989. ISBN 978-0-89919-898-9.
I Know Many Songs, But I Cannot Sing.
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