Lee Maynard

Lee Maynard (born 1936) is an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist born in the small town of Crum, West Virginia. 2Education Maynard attended Ceredo-Kenova High School where his father was a teacher and coach, graduating in 1954. Maynard attended West Virginia University where he originally enrolled in pharmacy but later changed his major to journalism. He completed his undergraduate degree in 1962. 2Career In 1958, Maynard withdrew from college before earning his degree. From 1958 to 1961, Maynard served in the United States Army, working as a military policeman and criminal investigator. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he returned to West Virginia University to complete his studies in Journalism. Immediately after college, Maynard was hired as editor of the West Virginia Conservation Magazine by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. He later served as the Department’s Assistant Director of the Information and Education Division. He also worked as Director of Public Relations for the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the editorship of West Virginia Commerc