Barry Graham

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'''Barry Graham''' (1978 - present) is a contemporary fiction writer known for his depictions of 21st Century fatalistic American Naturalism. Graham's brand of harsh realism tends to focus on the gritty details of working class America, often juxtaposing tenderness with extreme cruelty.  
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'''Barry Graham''' (b. 1978) is a contemporary fiction writer known for his depictions of 21st Century fatalistic American Naturalism. Graham's brand of harsh realism tends to focus on the gritty details of working class America, often juxtaposing tenderness with extreme cruelty.  
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==Biography==
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Graham graduated from Rutgers University with an MFA in Creative Writing and from Eastern Michigan University with an MA. He currently teaches writing at Rutgers University. His debut short-story collection, ''The National Virginity Pledge'' was named a finalist for an NGI Book Award in short story / fiction.<ref>[http://www.indiebookawards.com/2009_winners_and_finalists.php NGI 2009 Winners and Finalists]</ref>
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'''BIO'''
 
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Barry Graham is a four-time National Tic-Tac-Toe Association (NTTTA) champion (1988, 1994, 2004, 2006). He graduated from Rutgers University with an MFA in Creative Writing and from Eastern Michigan University with an MA. Barry currently teaches writing at Rutgers University and spends the off-season in the poker room at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. In 2008 he won the Jumpmettle Award for excellence in fiction. His debut short-story collection, '''The National Virginity Pledge''' was named a finalist for an NGI Book Award in short story / fiction.  
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Graham founded the flash fiction literary journal ''[[Dogzplot]]'', in 2007.  
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'''Barry Graham''', founded the flash fiction literary journal, '''DOGZPLOT''', in 2007.
 
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'''Barry Graham''''s books include: '''The National Virginity Pledge''' (2009), '''Not A Speck Of Light Is Showing''' (2010), '''Nothing Or Next To Nothing''' (2011).  
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Graham's books include: ''The National Virginity Pledge'' (2009), ''Not A Speck Of Light Is Showing'' (2010), ''Nothing Or Next To Nothing'' (2011).  
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==Notes and References==
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.barrygfunk.blogspot.com Barry Graham's blog]
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Complete information on '''Barry Graham''', including bio, resume, publications, interviews, reviews, awards, and readings can be found on his blog at '''www.barrygfunk.blogspot.com''' '''[http://www.barrygfunk.blogspot.com]'''
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[[Category:Authors|Graham]]
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[[Category:Editors|Graham]]

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