Background
Austin, William James was born on December 4, 1949 in New York City. Son of James Henry and Antoinette (Lotruglio) Austin.
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Poetry. Born in New York, William James Austin has spent most of his life touring the city's ruins. As a musician and song writer, he's composed for Lou Rawls, the fusion group, Hammer, and other rock and jazz notables. His poems have appeared in many art an dliterary periodicals, uncluding A Shout in the Street, BLuR--The Boston Literary Review, Appearances, Louisiana Literature, The New Laurel Review, Timbuktu, and The Contemporary Review. In 1991, he was nominated by BLuR--The Boston Literary Review and the noted poet/critic, Richard Kostelanetz, for the Pushcart Prize.
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Poetry. 3 UNDERWORLD 4 is the 2nd installment in Austin's Underworld series, which has 9 sections to mirror the 9 circles of hell. William James Austin is a former songwriter. He has written music and lyrics for Lou Rawls and other rock and jazz notables. His poetry and criticism have appeared in numerous journals including The Paterson Literary Review, Appearances, Koja, Louisiana Literature, and The New Laurel Review. Currently he edits the experimental literary journal, BLACKBOX, while teaching at the State University of New York.
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Austin, William James was born on December 4, 1949 in New York City. Son of James Henry and Antoinette (Lotruglio) Austin.
Bachelor, City University of New York, 1977. Master of Arts, Tulane University, 1980. Doctor of Philosophy, Tulane University, 1992.
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.
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Member Modern Language Association, Society Literature and Science.
Married Reyna Rivera, May 29, 1982.