This is a newsletter that addresses issues mostly related to Montana. I have published eight books, all of which address in one way an issue that is interesting and vital to me regarding what it means to grow up in the West, and particularly in Montana.
Excavating how we tell our stories — in writing and in life. Back in 2026 with new essays, conversations, and a focus on writing, patriarchy, and the work of being honest. Home of The Book I Had to Write podcast.