Background

Austin, William James was born on December 4, 1949 in New York City. Son of James Henry and Antoinette (Lotruglio) Austin.

Education

Bachelor, City University of New York, 1977. Master of Arts, Tulane University, 1980. Doctor of Philosophy, Tulane University, 1992.

Career

Songwriter for Lou Rawls Pocket Full of Tunes, Incorporated, New York York City, 1969-1975. Project director Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, New Orleans, 1984-1985. Instructor Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1986-1990.

Professor State University of New York, Farmingdale, since 1990. Artistic director visiting writers program State University of New York, Farmingdale. Consultant Perez Architect Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1982-1983.

Achievements

• William James Austin has been listed as a notable humanities educator, literary critic, artist, poet by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • 1 Underworld 2

    (Poetry. Born in New York, William James Austin has spent ...)

  • 3 Underworld 4

    (Poetry. 3 UNDERWORLD 4 is the 2nd installment in Austin's...)

Membership

Member Modern Language Association, Society Literature and Science.

Interests

• Avocations: music, chess, collecting art.

Connections

Married Reyna Rivera, May 29, 1982.

Father:

James Henry Austin

Mother:

Antoinette (Lotruglio) Austin

Spouse:

Reyna Rivera