Marlon's Us Relocation Timeline: Verified Records and Key Milestones
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
| Timeframe | Geographic Base & Institutional Anchor | Literary & Life Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 1970, 2004 | Kingston, Jamaica (UWI Mona, Advertising firms) | Wrote John Crow's Devil; suffered 70 publisher rejections. |
| 2005, 2006 | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (Wilkes University) | Entered US on academic visa; earned Master of Fine Arts; debut published. |
| 2007 | St. Paul, Minnesota (Macalester College appointment) | Began full-time teaching; settled permanently in the Twin Cities. |
| 2009, 2014 | Twin Cities & Brooklyn, New York | Published The Book of Night Women; researched Jamaican political archives. |
| 2015 | St. Paul / Global Tour | Won Booker Prize for A Brief History of Seven Killings. |
| 2016, 2026 | Minneapolis / New York City | Tenured professor at Macalester; published The Disappearers (2026). |
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
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