Bill Glose

Poet

Yorktown, VA
Virginia US

Author's Bio

Bill Glose is a former paratrooper, Gulf War veteran, and author of two poetry collections. In 2011, he was named the Daily Press Poet Laureate. His poems have appeared in numerous publications, including Narrative Magazine, Poet Lore, and Southern California Review. Now a full-time writer, he undertakes intriguing pursuits—such as walking across Virginia and participating in a world-record-setting skinny dip event—and writes about them for magazines. His website (www.BillGlose.com) includes a page of helpful information for writers.

Publications & Prizes

Books:
Half a Man (FutureCycle Press, 2013)
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The Human Touch (San Francisco Bay Press, 2007)
Journals: , , ,
Connecticut River Review
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Kentucky Review
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Measure
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The Comstock Review
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The Southern California Review
Prizes won: 

F. Scott Fitzgerald Short Story Award,
Daily Press Poet Laureate (2011),
Virginia Press Association First Place Award for Sports News Writing,
Morgantown Chapter Award for Poetry from the West Virginia Poetry Society

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
White
Prefers to work with: 
Adults, Veterans
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
Riverside
Raised in: 
Poquoson, VA
Virginia
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Last update: Feb 21, 2015