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Wayne Karlin (born June 13, 1945) is an American author, editor, and teacher. He has written many books, including A Wolf by the Ears, Wandering Souls, and Marble Mountain. His stories often explore themes related to his experiences.

Wayne Karlin's Early Life and Service

Wayne Karlin grew up and went to White Plains High School in New York. After high school, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He served from 1963 to 1967 and became a sergeant.

During his time in the Marines, he received several awards. These include the Vietnam Service Medal and the Air Medal. He also earned a Presidential Unit Citation.

After his military service, Karlin went to college. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities in 1970. He studied at the American College in Jerusalem. Later, in 1976, he received his Master's degree in Creative Writing from Goddard College.

Teaching and Writing Career

Wayne Karlin taught at the College of Southern Maryland for over thirty years. He is now a Professor Emeritus, which means he retired but still holds an honored title.

He also worked as an American editor for the Curbstone Press. This company published a special series called Voices from Vietnam. This series helped share stories from both Vietnamese and American writers.

Some of the books he helped edit include The Other Side of Heaven. This book featured stories by writers from both countries. He also worked on The Stars, The Earth, The River, which was a collection of short stories.

Karlin also helped with a movie called Song of the Stork. This film was made by companies from Vietnam and Singapore. He was one of the script writers and helped make sure the military details were correct. He even acted in the movie! The film won awards at different festivals in Europe and Asia.

His short stories and essays have appeared in many well-known literary magazines. These include Glimmer Train and North American Review.

About His Life

Wayne Karlin lives in Saint Mary's County, Maryland. He was married to Ohnmar Thein Karlin for 44 years. She passed away in 2020. They have one son.