I teach courses in creative writing, particularly fiction and nonfiction, as well as contemporary American literature. I'm the author of several books, including the novels, Everything We Could Do and Liberal Arts, the memoirs, A Door in the Ocean, and One Day You'll Thank Me, and the story collection, The End of the Straight and Narrow. A new nonfiction book, The Channel: The History, Science, and Insanity of the World's Most Famous Swim is forthcoming in 2028.| www.lawrence.edu
Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Wisconsin Life” and the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild co-hosted an evening of live storytelling at The Lakely in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Nov. 14, 2024. Longtime “Wisconsin Life” contributors and first-timers from the Chippewa Valley shared personal tales, plus the inspiration behind each piece. WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” host and producer Maureen McCollum and author B.J. Hollars emceed the event.| Wisconsin Life
It’s a cocktail lounge, a Midwestern hub, and a venue. A place to gather, hang, and absorb the culture. A place to feel at home whether you’re a local, a traveler, or something in between.| The Oxbow Hotel
