Flash Clark

Profile

Role at 16 Blocks: Writer, Poetry/ Fiction Editor, Chief of Security, Book Reviews
Citizen of the 16 Blocks since: 08/25/1992
Influences: Dad taught me to pack an extra parachute and what it means to be a man., My little brother showed me what determination and hard work can afford a person., Mom taught me that life can be lived happily without money or cares for it., Maw Maw shows me that our faith can make us strong, evincing a sum greater than all our parts combined.
Bio: Flash Clark is grateful to be a feature writer, book reviewer, and fiction poetry editor for 16B's and has written for The Collegiate Times as an opinions columnist for three and a half years. He once masqueraded as a college student at VCU in order to serve as an opinions columnist and cartoonist. He has been fortunate enough to have his poetry published in Chrysalis, Text Magazine, and Gloom Cupboard Magazine. Currently he is an instructor of Kodokan USA Aikikai Aikido of Va Tech and is seeking acceptance into the creative writing MFA program at Naropa University. He thanks his readers profoundly for their generous attention.
Flash Clark was a declared Physics major, and English major before completing his degrees with a B.S in Apparel Design with a Minor in Creative Writing.
He has worked as a Barista, Bouncer, Bartender, Dishwasher, Independent Contractor, Cook, Field Researcher, Musician, Pants Maker, Internet Sales Representative and Costume Stitcher.