About the Author

Hershman R. John was born in Carson, California, and grew up on the Navajo Reservation in Sand Springs, Arizona. He earned his BA in English and his MFA in poetry at Arizona State University. He teaches composition, creative writing, and American Indian literature at Phoenix College.

Reviews

"John's vivid and descriptive language distinguishes him from his many lesser peers." --Tucson Weekly "Hershman John's courage, sure grounding in his world, and formal and linguistic skill make this an impressive first book." --Studies in American Indian Literature