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William Gay (author)
American novelist
For other people with the same name, see William Gay.
William Elbert Gay (October 27, 1941 – February 23, 2012) was an American novelist, and author of short stories and essays.
Early life
Gay was born in Hohenwald, Tennessee.
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After high school, Gay joined the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War. After returning to the States, he lived in both New York City and Chicago before returning to Lewis County, Tennessee, where he lived from 1978 until his death.
Even though he had been writing since the age of fifteen, Gay did not publish anything until 1998, when two of his short stories were accepted by literary magazines. Before then, Gay made his living as a carpenter, drywall hanger, and house painter.[2]
Career
In 1999, Gay published his first novel, The Long Home.
Gay was recognized and marketed as "the real thing," a new Larry Brown.[3]
The novel won the 1999 James A. Mi
