George Stanley was born in Newark, New Jersey, and lived in public housing until he was eighteen. He has an MFA from the University of California, Riverside, and a BA from Georgia ...view moreGeorge Stanley was born in Newark, New Jersey, and lived in public housing until he was eighteen. He has an MFA from the University of California, Riverside, and a BA from Georgia State University. He spends his time between New Jersey and North Carolina. This is his first novel.view less