Ben Greer

Ben Greer was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina and raised in Glenn Springs. He graduated from the University of South Carolina and Hollins University. He published his first novel, Slammer, at 26 to rave reviews and went on to publish four others. His first book of poetry was published at age 59. His latest book of poetry is The Naked Prince: New & Selected Poems (Press 53, 2020). Greer has also written three plays, including Little Tin Gods, produced by Theatre South in 2008.

Having taught at the University of South Carolina for 33 years, Greer is retired and divides his time between South Carolina and Maine.