Paul Watkins
Born in 1964
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Historical Fiction
Paul Watkins is an American author and educator born in 1963.
He attended the Dragon School and Eton in England before studying at Yale University.
Watkins' experiences at these prestigious British schools formed the basis for his memoir "Stand Before Your God." He has written numerous novels and works under the pen name Sam Eastland for his crime fiction series set in Stalinist Russia.
Currently residing in New Jersey with his family, Watkins teaches at The Peddie School as a writer-in-residence.
His diverse educational background and literary career have influenced his writing, which often explores themes of identity and coming-of-age.
