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Meet Shane

Associate Teaching Professor, English and Writing

Education

2009 University of South Florida, B.A.
2014 The University of Tampa, MFA

Courses Taught

Reading Locally and Globally
Introduction to Creative Writing
Fiction Writing I
Fiction Writing II
Interactive Fiction
Horror

Career Specialties

Hinton's work focuses on the absurd and the horrific in contemporary society. He often writes about Florida and is an active member of the local literary community.

Professional and Community Activities

Hinton is the author of three books: Pinkies (2015), Radio Dark (2019) and Other Shane Hintons (forthcoming 2025), and is the editor of the anthology We Can't Help It If We're From Florida (2017). His work has been published in literary magazines and exhibited at national and international conferences.