Background
Karpen, James Lavern was born on January 19, 1950 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Son of LaVern George and Mary Elizabeth (Crothers) Karpen.
Karpen, James Lavern was born on January 19, 1950 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Son of LaVern George and Mary Elizabeth (Crothers) Karpen.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Augustana College, 1972. Bachelor in Literature, Maharishi International University, 1979. Master of Arts in English, Bowling Green State University, 1981.
Doctor of Philosophy in English, Bowling Green State University, 1984.
Director undergraduate writing program College Natural Law, Maharishi International U., Washington, 1984-1985;
director graduate professional writing program, Maharishi International U., Fairfield, Iowa., since 1985. Reporter, columnist Fast Times magazine, San Marcos, California, since 1986. Freelance writer, researcher, Fairfield, since 1986.
Bibliographer Modern Language Association International Bibliography, New York City, since 1980.
With United States Army, 1972-1974, Germany. Member National Council Teachers of English.