R. T. Smith

Fiction Writer, Poet

Lexington, VA
Virginia US
Email: 
rodsmith@wlu.edu
Website: 
rtsmith.org

Author's Bio

Serves as Writer-in-Residence at Washington and Lee University and edits SHENANDOAH.

Publications & Prizes

Fiction

Book:
Uke Rivers Delivers (Louisiana State University Press, 2006)

Poetry

Books:
Outlaw Style (University of Arkansas Press, 2007)
,
Brightwood (Louisiana State University Press, 2003)
,
The Hollow Log Lounge (University of Illinois Press, 2003)
,
Messenger (Louisiana State University Press, 2001)
,
Trespasser (Louisiana State University Press, 1996)
Journals:
Atlantic Monthly
,
Georgia Review
,
Gettysburg Review
,
Missouri Review
,
Poetry
,
Sewanee Review
,
Southern Review
,
Virginia Quarterly Review
,
Zoetrope All-Story
Prizes won: 

VA Poetry Book of the Year (twice), VA Governor's Award for Achievement in the Arts, AL Governor's Award for an Artist, fellowships from the NEA and the state arts councils of VA, AL & NC

Personal Favorites

What I'm reading now: 
HUCKLEBERRY FINN (unexpurgated) by Twain, THE COMMON MAN by Maurice Manning

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
Irish American
Prefers to work with: 
Naturalists/Environmentalists
Born in: 
Washington, D.C.
Raised in: 
GA
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Last update: Jun 10, 2011