David Galef

David Galef is a Professor of English at Montclair State University, specializing in creative writing and modern British literature. He directs the creative writing program and edits the flash fiction journal Vestal Review. He holds degrees from Princeton University (BA), Columbia University (MA, MPhil, PhD). His research interests span creative writing pedagogy, science fiction, psychoanalysis, and translation studies. He has published sixteen books, including Brevity: A Flash Fiction Handbook, the novel How to Cope with Suburban Stress, and the poetry collection Kanji Poems. His works explore themes of identity, culture, and narrative innovation. Galef’s essays have appeared in journals like Twentieth Century Literature and The Columbia History of the British Novel.

Education:

• BA, Princeton University
• MA, Columbia University
• MPhil, Columbia University
• PhD, Columbia University

Research Interests:

• Creative Writing & Pedagogy
• Modern British Literature
• Science Fiction & Fantasy
• Poetry & Translation Studies

Notable Works:

• Where I Went Wrong (novel)
• Death Comes to the CEO and Other Fiction (flash fiction)
• Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom (translation)

Awards and Recognition:

• No explicit awards listed, but his extensive publications reflect peer recognition.

Labs/Teams:

• Director of Creative Writing Program
• Editor, Vestal Review