Whiting Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 8 (1992) Winner
Robert S. Jones
ロバート・エス・ジョーンズ
Robāto S. Jōnzu
Aliases:
R.S. Jones
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1954-03-03 （Santa Monica, California）
- Died
- 2001-08-13 age 47
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Southern California → Northern New Jersey → New York
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Editor
- Active Years
- 1985-2001
- Affiliations
- HarperCollins, ACT UP
- Influenced By
- David Tracy
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | — | — | — | — | United States |
| University of Chicago Divinity School | — | Divinity | Master's degree | — | United States |
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Country:
United States
University of Chicago Divinity School
Divinity
Degree:
Master's degree
Country:
United States
Studied with theologian David Tracy
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Whiting Award | — | — | Whiting Foundation | Winner |
Whiting Award
1992
Organization:
Whiting Foundation
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Force of Gravity
1991 NovelA beautiful, terrifying tale of a quiet descent into insanity.
Insanity
Walking on Air
1995 NovelExamines all the psychological nuances of the dying and their caretakers.
DyingCaretaking
Bibliography
- Force of Gravity (1991)
- Walking on Air (1995)
- I Am Making a Mistake (short story, Best American Gay Fiction 1996)
Legacy
American novelist and editor known for supporting authors in his editorial role.