Jay McInerney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jay McInerney
|
|
|---|---|
McInerney at Pen America/Free Expression Literature in May 2014
|
|
| Born |
John Barrett McInerney Jr.
January 13, 1955 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
|
| Education | Williams College Syracuse University (MA) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Spouse(s) |
Anne Hearst
(m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
Jay McInerney is an American writer. He is known for his novels, screenplays, and columns. Some of his famous novels include Bright Lights, Big City and Brightness Falls. He has also written for magazines and newspapers.
Contents
Early Life and Education
Jay McInerney was born on January 13, 1955. His birthplace was Hartford, Connecticut, in the United States. His father, John Barrett McInerney Sr., was a business executive.
Jay went to Williams College and graduated in 1976. Later, he studied at Syracuse University. There, he earned a Master of Arts degree in English. He also learned writing from the famous author Raymond Carver.
Writing Career Highlights
After college, McInerney worked as a fact-checker at The New Yorker magazine. He became very well-known with his first published novel. This book was called Bright Lights, Big City. It came out in 1984.
The book was special because of how it told the story. It showed the life of young people in a big city. The title of the novel comes from a 1961 blues song. This book helped McInerney become a popular new writer.
The "Brat Pack" Writers
Jay McInerney was part of a group of young writers. They were sometimes called the 'literary brat pack'. This name appeared in a 1987 article. Other writers in this group included Bret Easton Ellis and Tama Janowitz. They were seen as new and exciting voices in literature.
These writers lived in New York City. Their lives and work often received a lot of media attention. After Bright Lights, Big City was a hit, publishers looked for similar stories. They wanted books about young people living in cities.
Characters in Other Books
A character from McInerney's novel Story of My Life appeared in other books. This character was named Alison Poole. Another author, Bret Easton Ellis, used Alison Poole in some of his novels.
McInerney has often talked about how people see him. Many people connect him closely with his first novel. He has said that being known for Bright Lights, Big City helped him become a full-time writer. However, he also felt it sometimes overshadowed his other books.
In 2010, he gave a speech at Williams College. This was for the graduating class that year.
Personal Life
Jay McInerney has been married several times. His first wife was Linda Rossiter, a fashion model. His second wife was a writer named Merry Reymond.
He later married Helen Bransford. They were married for nine years. They had two children together. Their children are named John Barrett McInerney III and Maisie Bransford McInerney. In 2006, he married Anne Hearst.
Film Work
Jay McInerney wrote the screenplay for the 1988 film. This movie was based on his novel, Bright Lights, Big City. James Bridges directed the film. It starred actors like Michael J. Fox and Kiefer Sutherland.
Television Appearances and Writing
- McInerney appeared in the TV series Gossip Girl. He played a fictional novelist named Jeramiah Harris. This character was a mentor to another aspiring writer in the show.
- He wrote an episode for the HBO television series Hotel Room. The episode was called "Getting Rid Of Robert".
- McInerney was interviewed for a TV show called The South Bank Show. This episode was about the writer Bret Easton Ellis.
- In 2013, McInerney presented a documentary. It was about the famous writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. This documentary was part of the BBC series The Culture Show.
See also
In Spanish: Jay McInerney para niños
