| Fred G. Leebron | |
| Alma Mater: | Princeton University Johns Hopkins University Iowa Writers' Workshop |
| Occupation: | Short story writer, novelist |
| Spouse: | Kathryn Rhett |
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.
Leebron graduated with an A.B. from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University in 1983 after completing an 193-page-long senior thesis titled "Gweilo: A Hong Kong Story."[1] [2] [3] He subsequently earned master's degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the Iowa Writers' Workshop.[2] [3]
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]
Leebron is married to Kathryn Rhett.[3]