Writer/journalist Famous Names Starting with Letter T

An Australian poet and novelist. She has also worked as an editor, publisher, translator, and academ

An Australian poet and novelist. She has also worked as an editor, publisher, translator, and academic.Tracy Ryan was born in Western Australia, where she grew up as part of a large family.[1] She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from Curtin University, and studied European languages at the University of Western Australia.She has lived in Cambridge, England, where she worked as a bookseller, tutor, editor and writer. She was Judith E. Wilson Junior Visiting Fellow at Robinson College, Cambridge in 1998. She taught Australian Literature and Film at the University of East Anglia. She has also lived in Ohio in the USA.

An American contemporary R&B singer and songwriter. Inspired musically by R&B artists from the 1960s

An American contemporary R&B singer and songwriter. Inspired musically by R&B artists from the 1960s and 1970s such as Smokey Robinson and Aretha Franklin as well as contemporary artists such as Luther Vandross and R. Kelly, the young star debuted in 2005. His debut album Gotta Make It, was released by Atlantic Records in 2005.He has a cameo apperance in Ne-Yo 's new video Miss Independent.

Is an Irish poet, born in Dublin.Early books include Sole Glum Trek (1967), Watches (1968), Pentahed

Is an Irish poet, born in Dublin.Early books include Sole Glum Trek (1967), Watches (1968), Pentahedron (1972) and The Poems of Sweeny Peregrine (1976). The last of these is a version of the Middle-Irish Buile Shuibhne, well known from Seamus Heaney's later translation in Sweeney Astray (1983).

Is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur and newspaper publisher now living in South Africa.

Is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur and newspaper publisher now living in South Africa.

Was born in Howrah, West Bengal, India on December 12,1943, the year in which the Axiz Powers---Germ

Was born in Howrah, West Bengal, India on December 12,1943, the year in which the Axiz Powers---Germany, Italy and Japan---were in retreat all over the WWII war zones, Mussolini resigned and Italian Fascist Party was dissolved; in India, it was the year of infamous famine in Bengal, and Governor General of India Lord Wavell's machinations separated Indian National Congress and Muslim League Parties once for all. These historical upheavals impacted Mitra's well-educated parents in a way that the new-born child had to bear throughout his turbulent adolescence.

The poster-boy of the Hungry Generation Literary Movement in Bengali culture (1961-1965), was born i

The poster-boy of the Hungry Generation Literary Movement in Bengali culture (1961-1965), was born in Howrah, West Bengal, India in 1943, the year in which the Axiz Powers---Germany, Italy and Japan---were in retreat all over the WWII war zones, Mussolini

Is a Vietnamese-American astrophysicist. He was the recipient of UNESCO's Kalinga Prize in 2009 for

Is a Vietnamese-American astrophysicist. He was the recipient of UNESCO's Kalinga Prize in 2009 for his work in popularizing science. Thuan's areas of interest are extragalactic astronomy and galaxy formation. His research has focused on the evolution of galaxies and the chemical composition of the universe, and on compact blue dwarf galaxies.

Was a Filipino linguist and poet.She then began to work at the Institute of National Language. In 19

Was a Filipino linguist and poet.She then began to work at the Institute of National Language. In 1940, she published Tagalog Phoenetics and Orthography, which she co-authored with Virginia Gamboa-Mendoza. In 1945, she and her husband published poems titled Two Voices, with an introduction by Salvador P. Lopez.c

Was a French playwright, novelist, journalist and lawyer.He studied law, but after his military serv

Was a French playwright, novelist, journalist and lawyer.He studied law, but after his military service, he started his career as the manager of an aluminium smelter. He also managed a velodrome. After his first publication in La Revue Blanche in 1891, he

Was a French poet born in Coat-Congar, Ploujean, near Morlaix in Brittany, where he lived most of hi

Was a French poet born in Coat-Congar, Ploujean, near Morlaix in Brittany, where he lived most of his life and where he died.His work was little known until Paul Verlaine included him in his gallery of poètes maudits, "accursed poets"; but Verlaine's reco

Is a French composer associated with the "spectral" technique of composition (along with Jonathan Ha

Is a French composer associated with the "spectral" technique of composition (along with Jonathan Harvey and the late Gérard Grisey), which involves the use of the fundamental properties of sound as a basis for harmony, as well as the use of spectral analysis, FM, RM, and AM synthesis as a method of deriving polyphony.

Was a Romanian and French avant-garde poet, essayist and performance artist. Also active as a journa

Was a Romanian and French avant-garde poet, essayist and performance artist. Also active as a journalist, playwright, literary and art critic, composer and film director, he was known best for being one of the founders and central figures of the anti-establishment Dada movement. A Symbolist influenced by the work of Adrian Maniu, the adolescent Tzara co-founded the magazines Simbolul together with Ion Vinea, with whom he also wrote experimental poetry, and painter Marcel Janco. During World War I, after briefly collaborating on Vinea's Chemarea, he joined Janco in Switzerland. There, Tzara's shows at the Cabaret Voltaire and Züntfhaus zür Waag, as well as his poetry and art manifestos, became a main feature of early Dadaism. A main promoter of Dada culture, he represented its nihilistic side, in contrast with the more moderate approach favored by Hugo Ball.

South Africa, and grew up during the apartheid era. After finishing at Paarl Boys' High School he st

South Africa, and grew up during the apartheid era. After finishing at Paarl Boys' High School he studied English and History at Rhodes University before being conscripted into the South African army for two years. Upon ending his service, Blacklaws began teaching English, and currently resides in Singapore. [1]Blacklaw's first published work, Karoo Boy, was released in 2004. Set in 1970's South Africa, it follows 14-year-old Douglas Thomas as he moves with his mother to Klipdorp, (portrayed as a "remote semi-desert hamlet"), after the death of his twin brother.[2] The book was well received, (for example in Anderson Tepper's Village Voice review[3] and an article by Rob Nixon in The New York Times), and was described as having a "cinematic"[2] or "filmic" quality,[4] although reviewers did comment on the apparent "rudderless finish"[5] and the use of the occasional stock character.[2] In 2005, the novel was optioned by South African producer Anant Singh for a future movie adaption.[4]

Is a 29 year-old American fiction writer from East Orange, New Jersey.[1] He is the author of The Ma

Is a 29 year-old American fiction writer from East Orange, New Jersey.[1] He is the author of The Marvelous Effect, the first book in The Marvelous World series. The book follows young African-American protagonist Louis Proof, often referred to as a "Black Harry Potter."[2] The book was released by Simon & Schuster and Random House on May 22, 2007.In which he received a six figure book deal.[3] Tr

An Australian writer of fantasy novels, best known for her bestselling fantasy trilogies The Black M

An Australian writer of fantasy novels, best known for her bestselling fantasy trilogies The Black Magician trilogy and Age of the Five. While establishing her writing career she worked as a graphic designer.Canavan was born in Kew, in Melbourne, Australia and grew up in the suburb of Ferntree Gully. From early in her childhood she was creative and interested in art, writing and music. After deciding to become a professional artist she completed an Advanced Certificate in Promotional Display at the Melbourne College of Decoration, where she received an award for Highest Aggregate Mark in Art Subjects in 1988.[1]

Was an American writer whose stories, novels, plays and non-fiction are recognized literary classics

Was an American writer whose stories, novels, plays and non-fiction are recognized literary classics, including the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958) and In Cold Blood (1965), which he labeled a "non-fiction novel". At least 20 films and television dramas have been produced from Capote novels, stories and screenplays.

Was an award-winning[1] Indian author and historian.Shejwalkar was the first historian to study the

Was an award-winning[1] Indian author and historian.Shejwalkar was the first historian to study the Third Battle of Panipat in great detail, personally traveling to all places relevant to the battle. He argues that the battle was fought to save the Mughal Empire and that the Marathas were sacrificed for the cause of Timur's successors. He further argues that if Jawaharlal Nehru had shown willingness for similar sacrifice, India may not have been divided in 1947. Shejwalkar points out that the greatest valour in the battle was shown by Ibrahim Khan Gardi's infantry and artillery division which was manned by the low caste South Indian Hindu and Muslim Telangis.

Is a Tibetan poet and essayist.Woeser was born in Lhasa where her father was a soldier in the People

Is a Tibetan poet and essayist.Woeser was born in Lhasa where her father was a soldier in the People's Liberation Army; when she was a small child, her family relocated to the Kham area of western Sichuan province. In 1988, she graduated from Southwest Un

Is a Zimbabwean author and filmmaker.

Is a Zimbabwean author and filmmaker.

Was a Japanese author, critic, playwright, translator, editor, educator, and professor at Waseda Uni

Was a Japanese author, critic, playwright, translator, editor, educator, and professor at Waseda University. He was born Tsubouchi Yuzo, in Gifu prefecture. He also used the pen name Harunoya Oboro.His book of criticism, Shosetsu Shinzui (The Essence of the Novel), helped free novels and dramas from the low opinion that the Japanese had of such literature. Tsubouchi's writings on realism in literature influenced Masaoka Shiki's ideas about realism in haiku. Tsubouchi's novel, Tosei Shosei Kishitsu (Portraits of Contemporary Students), was one of the earliest modern novels in Japan.

Was a female novelist from Hamamatsu in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan. She was born in 1890 as the seco

Was a female novelist from Hamamatsu in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan. She was born in 1890 as the second daughter of a local mechant. in 1904, she attended Hamamatsu Women's High School and in 1907 she entered Shizuoko Women's High School. However, she was forced to withdraw because of an eye disease. In 1909, at the age of 19, she married newspaper reporter Yasaburo Takano despite the objections of those around her. She moved with her husband to Toyohashi, Fukushima, and Tokyo. In the midst of her husband's long unemployment, six of eight of her children succomed to ill health. She herself, suffered a long battle with tuberculosis to which she succumbed to in 1943 at the age of 52.

A Japanese author and poet, and the pen name of Tsutsumi Seiji, a major business leader.Tsujii is th

A Japanese author and poet, and the pen name of Tsutsumi Seiji, a major business leader.Tsujii is the son of Yasujiro Tsutsumi, founder of the Seibu Railway company and a long-serving member, and eventually speaker, of Japan's House of Representatives. He was born in Tokyo and, after receiving his degree in economics from the University of Tokyo in 1951, began work as a secretary to his father. He took on a series of executive roles, culminating in corporate leadership, including serving as chairman of the Saison group of companies, whose brands include Seibu Department Stores, Seiyu supermarket, Wave (a music shop), Parco (shopping complex) and Loft (a variety store).

Is an Israeli travel-book writer, journalist and novelist.Shezaf is currently a journalist for Ynet

Is an Israeli travel-book writer, journalist and novelist.Shezaf is currently a journalist for Ynet and was previously an editor for Masa Aher an Israeli geographical magazine between 1990 and 1999. As a journalist, Shezaf has been on special assignments throughout Asia and North Africa with Masa Aher, Yedioth Ahronoth, Channel 10 and Channel 1 television. Some of his recent work has also been in photojournalism.

Was a popular and prolific Japanese author of novels, detective stories, biographies, and plays. Man

Was a popular and prolific Japanese author of novels, detective stories, biographies, and plays. Many of his stories were made into movies.Minakami entered Ritsumeikan University to study Japanese literature, but dropped out for financial reasons and because of bad health. After World War II he learned from author Uno Kôji, and in 1952 wrote the autobiographical Furaipan no uta (Song of the Frying Pan), which became a best-seller. For nearly the next decade, however, he did not publish, but in 1960, his story centering on Minamata disease, Umi no kiba (The Ocean's Fangs), started his career as a writer of detective stories on social themes.

A Japanese author, critic, and social activist. He teaches Japanese language at Kawai Juku in Sendai

A Japanese author, critic, and social activist. He teaches Japanese language at Kawai Juku in Sendai, Japan.Tsuyoshi Makino was born 24 September 1945 in Ena city, Gifu prefecture. After graduating from Ena public high school, he attended Nagoya University, where he received a degree in literature and Japanese history. After graduation, he worked as a high school teacher and a special education teacher for mentally handicapped students.