Maurice Carlos Ruffin

Maurice Carlos Ruffin is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Louisiana State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. He is a distinguished author of three critically acclaimed works: The American Daughters, The Ones Who Don’t Say They Love You, and We Cast a Shadow, all recognized as New York Times Editor’s Choices. His research focuses on Creative Writing and American Literature.

• JD, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

His literary achievements include winning the Iowa Review Award and Louisiana Writer Award, along with finalist recognitions for major prizes like the PEN/Faulkner Award and Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Ruffin’s work explores themes in contemporary American fiction, often addressing cultural and social dynamics.

Contact: profruffin@lsu.edu