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Katie Fallon | |
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| Born | October 25, 1976 Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States |
| Occupation | non-fiction writer, essayist |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | literary nonfiction, nature writing |
Kathleen “Katie” Fallon (born October 25, 1976) is an American non-fiction author and essayist. Her essays have appeared in numerous literary journals, both electronic and print, and received several accolades. In 2011, she published her first book, Cerulean Blues: A Personal Search for a Vanishing Songbird.[1] She currently resides in Cheat Neck, WV with her husband Jesse, where she teaches creative writing at nearby West Virginia University.[2] Much of Fallon’s writing is grounded in naturalism and conservation efforts, especially concerning raptors and other birds.
Personal Life[edit]
Katie was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and grew up in Dallas, Pennsylvania. Both her parents were public school teachers. Her family has a long coal-mining heritage in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia.[2] Katie founded the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia, Inc.[3], a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving wild birds through scientific research, public outreach, rescue and rehabilitation. She and her veterinarian husband live with their two daughters, Laurel and Cora.[2]
Education[edit]
Katie began her undergraduate studies as a Wildlife and Fisheries Science major at Pennsylvania State University, and soon switched to English. She received her MFA in Creative Nonfiction from West Virginia University.[4]
Career and Work[edit]
Katie as taught English at Virginia Tech and currently at West Virginia University. Numerous published essays of hers have won awards and nominations, including several nominations for the Pushcart Prize.[4] She has finished the manuscript of her next book, titled Vulture Culture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird which is currently in the submission process to be published.[5] Among other nature writers, she cites Edward Abbey and Terry Tempest Williams as influences.[1]
Awards and Nominations[edit]
- Reed Award for Outstanding Writing on the Southern Environment finalist
- “Hill of the Sacred Eagles,” finalist in Terrain‘s 2011 essay contest
- The Tusculum Review’s Featured Artist in November 2011
- "The Bottom Field," finalist in Phoebe's 2013 nonfiction contest
- "Rebirth" listed as "Notable" in Best American Science and Nature Writing, 2014[1]
Works[edit]
Books[edit]
- Cerulean Blues: A Personal Search for a Vanishing Songbird (Ruka Press, November 2011)
Essays[edit]
- Fourth Genre, “With Hurt Hawks." 2006.
- River Teeth, “Rebirth,” 2013[6], and "The Vulture Tree," 2005.[7]
- Ecotone, "Ghosts in the Woodshed." 2006.[8]
- Bark Magazine, “An Ear to Stroke: Throwaway Dogs Provide Comfort during Frightening Times." 2011.[9]
- Appalachian Heritage, “Morning Glories.” 2005.
- Now & Then, “Goose.” 2008.
- Isotope, “The Youngest Eagle.” 2010.
- Fourth River, “Lost.” 2007.
- the minnesota review, "Solitaire." 2013.
- The Tusculum Review, "Grave Robbers." 2012.
- Terrain, "Hill of the Sacred Eagles." 2011.[10]
- New River Gorge Adventure Guide, “Losing Ground.” 2011.
- Rivendell, “Away from Home.” 2007.
- Pine Mountain Sand & Gravel, “Fall Migration.” 2009.[11]
- Touchstone, “Cave Darkness.” 2001.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Professorial Bio". Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ a b c "Author Bio". Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "ACCAW". Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ a b "Interview". Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "Interview". Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "River Teeth, Volume 15". Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "River Teeth, Volume 7". Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "Ecotone, Volume 2". Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "The Bark". Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "Terrain". Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "Pine Mountain Sand & Gravel". Retrieved 6 November 2014.
External links[edit]
Category:1965 births Category:Living people Category:American essayists Category:American memoirists
Category:People from Huntington, West Virginia Category:Writers from West Virginia Category:West Virginia University alumni
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