Conroy, Frank

▪ 2006

      American author (b. Jan. 15, 1936, New York, N.Y.—d. April 6, 2005, Iowa City, Iowa), was revered as both a sensitive writer of nonfiction and a demanding yet inspiring teacher of the literary arts. He first came to prominence with the publication of Stop-Time (1967), a memoir of his nomadic childhood. A talented jazz pianist, he played in clubs along the East Coast while still pursuing his writing. In the late 1970s he discovered his talent for developing young writers. He taught writing at several universities before joining the staff of the renowned University of Iowa Writers' Workshop as director, a position he held for 18 years (1987–2005).

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