Fred G. Leebron

Fred Gifford Leebron is an American short story writer and novelist. He is the author of three novels, and a Professor of English at Gettysburg College.

Early life

Leebron graduated with an A.B. from the

Leebron taught at Stanford University.^[2] He is now a professor of English at Gettysburg College.^[2][3] He has co-authored a book on writing fiction and co-edited another book on postmodern literature.^[2]

Leebron is the author of short stories and three novels.^[2] He received the Pushcart Prize in 2000 and O. Henry Award in 2001 and the Pushcart Prize.^[2][3] He was also a Fulbright Scholar.^[2]

His first novel, Out West, is about two young adults whose lives have gone downhill.^[4] His second novel, Six Figures, is about a non-profit executive who has failed to become financially successful.^[5] Six Figures was adapted by director David Christensen as the 2005 film Six Figures.^[6]

Personal life

Leebron is married to Kathryn Rhett.^[3]

Works

Novels

• Leebron, Fred G. (1997). Out West. San Diego, California: Harcourt Brace.
  OCLC 37156222
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• Leebron, Fred G. (2001). Six Figures. San Diego, California: Harcourt.
  OCLC 45064678
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• Leebron, Fred G. (2014). In the Middle of All This. Westland, Michigan: Dzanc Books.
  OCLC 872595441
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• Leebron, Fred; Levy, Andrew (1995). Creating Fiction: A Writer's Companion. Fort Worth, Texas: Harcourt Brace College Publishers.
  OCLC 33164590
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• Geyh, Paula; Leebron, Fred G.; Levy, Andrew, eds. (1998). Postmodern American Fiction: A Norton Anthology. W. W. Norton & Company.
  OCLC 958212242
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