About
An American novelist, journalist, and political staffer, he is best known for his critically-acclaimed novella series, The Gay Place. As a journalist and editor, he worked for both the Texas Observer and Time magazine.
Before Fame
He graduated from the University of North Texas and subsequently worked as a reporter for the Austin American-Statesman.
Trivia
He was hired by Time magazine in 1960 to cover civil rights stories.
Family Life
With his wife, Nadine Eckhardt, he had three children.
Associated With
He was invited by then-Senator Lyndon B. Johnson to join Johnson's staff.
