John Brandon (writer)

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John Brandon
Born Bradenton, Florida, U.S.
Occupation
  • Novelist
  • writer
  • professor
Alma mater University of Florida, Washington University in St. Louis (MFA)
GenreSouthern Gothic, cult fiction
Notable works"A Million Heavens," "Citrus Country," "Arkansas," "Further Joy"

John Brandon is an American novelist and teacher. A young cult fiction author, heavily influenced by Flannery O'Connor. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Biography

Brandon was born in Bradenton, Florida, attended elementary school in Elfers, and attended Bayonet Middle School and River Ridge High School in New Port Richey. [5] He later attended the University of Florida, where he received a degree in English. Brandon also received a Master's degree in fiction writing from Washington University in St. Louis. [5] [6] After writing Arkansas Brandon gained the attention of Barry Hannah, who nominated him for the John and Renee Grisham Writer-in-Residence program at the University of Mississippi. [5] He then went on to work a series of warehouse and factory jobs before holding a one-year fellowship at the Gilman School and teaching at Hamline University in Minnesota. He was also GQ's SEC College Football analyst. He is a self-proclaimed worshiper of Joy Williams. [5] [6] [7]

Awards and nominations

Bibliography

References

  1. ↑ O’Malley, Daniel (28 December 2016). "John Brandon (interview)". Subtropics . Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  2. ↑ "On the Same Page with John Brandon". Arkansas Educational Television Network. Archived from the original on 6 September 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  3. ↑ Williamson, Eugenia. "John Brandon adapts to his surroundings". The Phoenix. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  4. ↑ Wayne, Teddy (6 August 2010). "The Least Twee McSweeney's Writer Ever: John Brandon". GQ. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Napper, Robert. "Acclaimed author John Brandon got his start in New Port Richey". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  6. 1 2 Morris, David Z. "Straight outta Pasco: McSweeney's author John Brandon". Creative Loafing. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  7. ↑ "Stray Questions for: John Brandon". New York Times. 16 July 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  8. ↑ "Five Young Writers Chosen as Finalists for The New York Public Library's 2011 Young Lions Fiction Award". NYPL. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  9. ↑ "2011 Alex Award Nominations List". YALSA. 6 January 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  10. ↑ Murray, Noel (May 2008). "John Brandon: Arkansas (review)". AV Club. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  11. ↑ "Nowhere, Arkansas". Arkansas Times. May 2008. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  12. ↑ "Arkansas (review)". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  13. ↑ Flynn, Chris (12 November 2011). "Book review: Citrus county". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  14. ↑ Williams, Wyatt. "Shelf Life: Citrus County by John Brandon". Creative Loafing . Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  15. ↑ "John Brandon: Florida's dark side in the words of a young cult writer". Vogue Italy. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  16. ↑ Wernecke, Ellen (30 July 2012). "John Brandon: A Million Heavens". AV Club. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  17. ↑ Carroll, Tobias (31 July 2012). "Review: A Million Heavens by John Brandon". Time Out. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  18. ↑ Carroll, Tobias. "REVIEW: 'Further Joy,' by John Brandon". Star Tribune. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  19. ↑ Domini, John. "BOOK REVIEW 'Further Joy' by John Brandon". Boston Globe. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  20. ↑ Bishoff, Colin. ""Penalties of June" Is a Reminder That the '90s Are Dead, Noir Isn't, and Life After Prison Is a Long and Difficult Road". Southern Review of Books. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
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