Brian Malloy

Brian taught creative writing and literature at Emerson College (Boston). He now teaches creative writing and literature at the University of Minnesota, and is Education Director for the Loft Literary Center.

Honors include grants from the Jerome Foundation, Vermont Studio Center, and the Minnesota State Arts Board. Awards include the American Library Association's Alex Award and the Minnesota Book Award. His novels have been a New York Times New and Notable Title, a Booklist Editors' Choice, national finalists for the Ferro-Grumley Award, national finalist for the Violet Quill Award, and a Booksense selection.

His interests include solo trips through Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, contemporary gay and lesbian literature, and outdoor adventure writing.

He is a member of the President's Council of the Defenders of Wildlife. He lives in Minneapolis with his partner of 20 years.