Reginald McKnight

Reginald McKnight (born 1956) is an American short story writer and novelist born in Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany, to an Air Force family, who considers Colorado home. He earned degrees from Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado College, and the University of Denver, and has taught English at several universities, currently as the Hamilton Holmes Professor at the University of Georgia. His notable works include short story collections like White Boys and novels like He Sleeps, with major awards such as the Drue Heinz Literature Prize, Whiting Award, O. Henry Award, and Pushcart Prize.