About
An American writer, he is best known for such short story collections as Welcome to the Arrow-Catcher Fair and The All-Girl Football Team.
Before Fame
He received his M.A. from Mississippi State University and his Ph.D. from Auburn University in Alabama.
Trivia
His novel, Wolf Whistle, won the Southern Book Award.
Family Life
He was raised by parents Lemuel and Sara Bayles in Mississippi.
Associated With
He and Gunter Grass both wrote works that included elements of magic realism.
