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The Professor’s Green Chili Stew

The Professor’s Green Chili Stew I have been tinkering with this recipe for a few years. I like making it a day before serving – the flavors get better afterContinue readingThe Professor’s Green Chili Stew

BlogOctober 17, 2022October 17, 2022

The North American West in the Twenty-First Century

I am very pleased to share that a new anthology of essays that I edited is now available from the University of Nebraska Press, The North American West in theContinue readingThe North American West in the Twenty-First Century

BlogDecember 21, 2020December 21, 2020

Recent Utah History

Someone asked for recommendations of good recent Utah History books and rather than just messaging them my list, I figured I might as well post it here for everyone –Continue readingRecent Utah History

BlogNovember 26, 2020November 22, 2022

The Professor’s Apple Pie

Courtesy of Brenden Rensink Download PDF This is the last apple pie you will ever make. I’ve been tweaking it for a while and people asked for the recipe. So,Continue readingThe Professor’s Apple Pie

BlogOctober 30, 2020October 30, 2020

Tenure, More Awards, and Other Updates

Is the most recent update here really from 18 months ago?! Perhaps blogs are a dying venue, or perhaps I’ve just been too busy and stretched thin to keep thisContinue readingTenure, More Awards, and Other Updates

Blog, Native But ForeignApril 4, 2019April 4, 2019

NPR Interview on Utah Public Radio’s “Access Utah” Show

I had the pleasure of chatting about my Native but Foreign book for an hour with Tom Williams on Utah Public Radio’s Access Utah show on April 4, 2019. ListenContinue readingNPR Interview on Utah Public Radio’s “Access Utah” Show

Native But ForeignMarch 5, 2019March 5, 2019

Native but Foreign Wins 2019 Spur Award

In a bit of unbelievable news, the Western Writers of America just chose Native but Foreign as the winner of the 2019 Spur Award for Best Historical Nonfiction Book. ItContinue readingNative but Foreign Wins 2019 Spur Award

BlogJanuary 31, 2019January 31, 2019

Recent Native But Foreign Happenings

It’s been an excited few months since my book came out over the summer. You can buy it here, visit the book’s companion website here, or follow the Facebook pageContinue readingRecent Native But Foreign Happenings

BlogOctober 12, 2018October 12, 2018

The Value of Higher Education, If Done Right

This “Of Course Public Confidence in Higher Education Is Down” article in the Pacific Standard got me thinking… In it, Texas State University Professor James McWilliams weighs the perceived valueContinue readingThe Value of Higher Education, If Done Right

BlogSeptember 12, 2018September 12, 2018

Writing Westward Podcast

I just launched a new podcast at the Redd Center and serve as the host, producer, sound engineer, and most everything else. Writing Westward features conversations with authors of newContinue readingWriting Westward Podcast

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