Faculty Adviser to The Decree

Education
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia

A generalist, I teach first-year composition, news and sports writing, copy editing, and introductory literature courses, with particular interest in the American novella, fiction of the American South, and modern American drama. I’m the author of a novella, Ghost Runners (Pinyon Press), and a novel, The Bully of Brantley, Pa. (Black Rose Writing). My latest novel is titled Sister Audrey (self-published).

How long have you been at NCWU?
Since 2004.

What's your favorite class that you teach?
Intro to Literature.

What are your research & teaching interests?
Modern American Fiction and Drama.

What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours?
I attended the first night game in World Series history.