Tim Chapman
- Courses1
- Reviews1
- School: Malcolm X College
- Campus:
- Department: Not Specified
- Email address: Join to see
- Phone: Join to see
-
Location:
1900 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL - 60612 - Dates at Malcolm X College: November 2016 - November 2016
- Office Hours: Join to see
Biography
Malcolm X College - Not Specified
Author, Artist, Teacher
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Tim
Chapman
Greater Chicago Area
Tim Chapman is a former forensic scientist for the Chicago police department who currently teaches writing and tai chi chuan. He holds a Master’s degree in Creative Writing from Northwestern University. His fiction has been published in The Southeast Review, the Chicago Reader, Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, Printers Row Journal, and the anthology, "The Rich and the Dead." His first novel, "Bright and Yellow, Hard and Cold," (re-released as "A Trace of Gold") was a finalist in Shelf Unbound’s 2013 Best Indie Book competition. His latest novel, "The Blue Silence," was just released last Halloween. In his spare time he paints pretty pictures and makes an annoying noise with his saxophone that he claims is music.
Experience
Chicago City Colleges/ Flowing Dragon Tai Chi Chuan
Author/Artist/Instructor
I teach college-level English and creative writing at Malcolm X College. I also teach tai chi chuan Monday and Wednesday mornings at Elmhurst Martial Arts in Elmhurst. My second novel, "The Blue Silence," was recently released. For more info see my website: www.thrillingtales.com.
Malcolm X College
Instructor
I teach college-level English and creative writing at Malcolm X College in Chicago.
Tribune Company
Designer/Producer
Designed and produced both print and internet promotional materials for a wide variety of products. Created and designed Chicago Cubs interactive web scoreboard, ComicsEdge and E-muse web sites. Instrumental in concept development, branding and design for much of the WebPoint product line. Designed and produced promotional videos and animations for Chicago Cubs and TMS comic strip line.
Flowing Dragon Tai Chi Chuan
Instructor
I teach tai chi chuan Monday and Wednesday mornings at Elmhurst Martial Arts in Elmhurst and Tuesday evenings at One Key Yoga in Chicago.
Chicago Police Department/Illinois State Police
Forensic Scientist
Forensic Scientist II Performed micro-chemical, chemical and instrumental analysis. Used and maintained GC, FTIR, UV and GCMS. Assigned casework to, and reviewed casework of other analysts. Passed proficiency exams and testified in court many times. Helped establish a protocol to eliminate sample contamination. Organized weekly chemistry working group to review related news and technologies.
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
BS
Criminalistics (Forensic Science)
Northwestern University
MA
Creative Writing
Publications
"Bright and Yellow, Hard and Cold"
Allium Press
Part contemporary thriller, part historical novel, and part love story, Bright and Yellow, Hard and Cold masterfully weaves a tale of conflicted scientific ethics, economic hardship, and criminal frenzy.
"Bright and Yellow, Hard and Cold"
Allium Press
Part contemporary thriller, part historical novel, and part love story, Bright and Yellow, Hard and Cold masterfully weaves a tale of conflicted scientific ethics, economic hardship, and criminal frenzy.
Kiddieland and other misfortunes
Thrilling Tales
In his first short story collection Tim Chapman explores behaviors that are at once familiar and bizarre, while introducing us to an odd assemblage of characters. Engaging stories about family, class, crime, and love from the author of "Bright and Yellow, Hard and Cold."
