William John Watkins (born 1942)[1] is a science fiction writer and poet.[2]
In the 1970s and 1980s he was known for novels, but in the last decade he has primarily been a short story writer and poet. In 2002 he won the Rhysling Award for short poem for We Die as Angels.[3]
Watkins was a professor of humanities and one of the founding faculty members of Brookdale Community College in New Jersey, from which he retired in 2008.[4][5] His middle-name is commonly written as "Jon."
- ^ Authorwars, Bibliography: William John Watkins (accessed 24 Nov. 2012)
- ^ The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, pg 1302.
- ^ Locus Magazine, Rhysling Awards by Year(accessed 24 Nov. 2012)
- ^ William John Watkins, Author Bio and Work (accessed 24 Nov. 2012)
- ^ Dean, Allan (September 10, 2015). "Brookdale Announces 2015 Visiting Writers Series". Atlantic Highlands Herald. Retrieved 22 July 2022.