A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Eric grew up on the urban streets of Dallas, Texas before attending
college at Houston Baptist University where he earned a B. A. in English and Psychology. After a year
of teaching high school English in the public schools of Houston, Eric attended Sam Houston State
University where he earned a Master’s degree in English. After bouncing around the deep south for
several years, Eric finished his Ph. D. in American Literature before 1900 at the University of Southern
Mississippi. Eric has been teaching in some capacity since 1992 and has taught for Pearl River
Community College since 1995.
In his spare time, Eric enjoys reading, movies, and the outdoors. His hobbies include mountain
biking, skiing, kayaking, spelunking, hiking, gator grabbing, train jumping, and smoking cigars.
He is personally acquainted with several search and rescue teams around the Southeast.
Eric is married to the lovely and gracious Allison Cabaniss. They have two dogs and reside in
Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Favorites:
Books - Leaving Cheyenne, Larry McMurtry; What’s So Amazing About Grace, Philip Yancey
Food - Mexican
Beverage - Adult, cold
Music - Bluegrass/folk
Sport - most any
