Pastor Preston Woods who has been hurt so much in the past is seeking a fresh start in the small town of Pinecrest. But when he arrives, he finds himself in the middle of a town struggling with deep-rooted corruption, and a community divided by secre
Jude Roy is a misplaced Cajun writing and working in Madisonville Kentucky.
Background
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Ernest Gaines is probably my major influence since he was the first "real" writer I worked with. I received my MFA from George Mason University and was greatly influenced by Richard Bausch and Alan Cheuse. Other influences have been Sherwood Anderson, whose short stories still take my breath away. Heminway for his brevity and clarity and Faulkner for "southerness." There are simply too many others in the great village of writers I've read over the years who have influenced me to mention. This includes poets and essayists.
Birth Place
Lafayette, LA usa
Accomplishments
BA English from University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana
MA English from University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana
MFA George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
Contact Information
Madisonville Community College
Humanities Department 2000 College Drive
Madisonville KY 42431
usa