Troy Tompkins, known as Troy CLE, is an American fiction writer from East Orange, New Jersey.[1] He is the author of The Marvelous Effect, the first book in The Marvelous World Saga. The book follows young African-American protagonist Louis Proof. The book was released by Simon & Schuster and Random House on May 22, 2007.[2] In which he received a six figure book deal.[citation needed] Troy is a graduate of Seton Hall Preparatory School and New York University (NYU).[3]
Troy Tompkins | |
|---|---|
| Born | East Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Pen name | Troy CLE |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Genre | Science-Fiction, Fantasy |
| Website | |
| marvelousworld | |
His writing influences include Hip hop, Video games, Anime, and Science-Fiction[4]
Works
edit- The Marvelous Effect (2007)
- Olivion's Favorites (2009)
External links
edit- Marvelous World.com
- Troy CLE's Facebook Page
- Troy CLE's Myspace Site
- Troy CLE in The New York Times
- Troy CLE on "The Tavis Smiley Show"
- Troy CLE on PBS's "NOW"
- Troy CLE on King Magazine's Web SIte
- Troy CLE on CBS
- Troy CLE on BET
- Troy CLE Interviewed by Scholastic Reporter Jaime Sanders
- Troy CLE on AOL
- Troy CLE on Vibe.com
- Troy CLE on News Channel 12
References
edit- ^ Troy CLE, Tavis Smiley, September 7, 2007. Accessed November 29, 2007. "A native of East Orange, NJ, CLE has worked as a student teacher in the NYC public school system and as a hip-hop producer."
- ^ "On Tuesday, May 22nd, Author Troy CLE Book release "Marvelous World"". The Hip Hop Cosign. May 19, 2007. Retrieved May 31, 2007.
- ^ "Authors visit English Classes". Seton Hall Preparatory School. March 20, 2006. Archived from the original on May 28, 2007. Retrieved May 31, 2007.
- ^ The Message Behind a Message Leads to a Series – New York Times, December 23, 2007
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