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Greg Hrbek serves as Distinguished Writer-in-Residence in the Department of English at Skidmore College, where he teaches fiction writing and film adaptation courses. A Vassar College graduate (B.A.) and University of Iowa M.F.A. alumnus, he is an acclaimed author whose work appears in top literary publications including Harper's Magazine and The Best American Short Stories.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Vassar College
- Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) from the University of Iowa
Hrbek's creative scholarship centers on the intersection of literary and cinematic storytelling, with particular focus on contemporary American fiction and narrative experimentation. His teaching in courses like "Fiction into Film" demonstrates his expertise in adapting textual narratives to visual media while maintaining literary depth.
His publications reveal a consistent evolution toward increasingly complex narrative structures, blending psychological realism with surrealist elements to explore themes of identity, loss, and societal transformation across both novels and short stories.
Major recognitions include:
- Alfred Hodder Fellowship at Princeton University for advanced creative work
- US-Japan Creative Artists Fellowship supporting cross-cultural research
As Writer-in-Residence, Hrbek mentors emerging writers through intensive workshops while his fellowship awards have enabled significant international research, particularly his immersive study in Japan through the US-Japan Creative Artists program.
