J. T. Glisson was a gifted artist and writer who lives in Evingston, a small town near Cross Creek. As a young man, J. T. was a confidante and prot g of his neighbor, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, who encouraged him to write and draw.

• Occupations include artist, author and playwright

• He was born 1927 in Cross Creek Florida and lived in Evingston and Cross Creek, Florida, USA

• Further education was at Sarasota School, Art.

• Mentor: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

• Supposedly the model for 'Jody" in The Yearling.
• Collaborated with Actor Rip Torn