Biography

Fran Quinn was born in Easthampton, Mass., May 5, 1942. He has served as editor of GOB and The Worcester Review and has produced weekly book review and poetry shows for radio.

Mr. Quinn has taught at Assumption College, The College of the Holy Cross, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Clark University, Worcester State College, Rivier College, Northeastern University, St. John Preparatory School (Shrewsbury), St. Charles Academy (Woonsocket) and Butler University, where he was poet-in-residence and director of their Visiting Writers Series.

His poetry has been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes and won the Hopewell Prize. He has published four books, including The Goblet Crying for Wine and most recently A Horse of Blue Ink.