David Hightower’s lyrically expansive meditation on the whims of fate and the unpredictability of the human condition fill the pages of THE HANGING MAN DREAMS with thrilling music and mesmerizing imagery. Hightower’s richly infused voice echoes the e
Retired, widowed, childless, and depressed, I published my first book at 73. It's never too late. Write, fellow seniors, write!
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I grew up on a farm in southeastern Wisconsin. I graduated from Luther College in Iowa and earned my Master of Arts degree from the University of Minneosta. I retired in 1999 from the English Department at Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, where I was department chair for seven years. I was married for nearly thirty years to Julian H. (Jules) Styne, who died in 2000. I have traveled to all seven continents, and hope to travel more. I also hope to encourage everyone, especially my fellow seniors, to write.
Birth Place
Whitewater, WI USA
Accomplishments
I received Wright College's Outstanding Service Award for 1992 and was Distinguished Service Professor for 1995-95.
My book received a first place award in the 2007 Illinois Woman's Press Association's Communications Contest and a third place award in the National Federation of Press Women's contest. My blog, "Never too Late!" received first place awards in both contests in 2007.
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