Eli Cranor

WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE, VISITING LECTURER OF ENGLISH

BIOGRAPHY

Nationally bestselling, award-winning author Eli Cranor is the writer in residence at Arkansas Tech University. A native or Russellville, Eli writes from the banks of Lake Dardanelle where he lives with his wife and family. His novels have been named best books of the year by the New York Times, USA Today and others. Eli also pens a weekly column, "Where I'm Writing From" for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and serves as an "Offensive Consultant" for the Arkansas Tech football team. 

EDUCATION HISTORY

  • BA - Ouachita Baptist University 
  • MAT - Henderson State University

PUBLISHED WORK

Broiler

The troubles of two desperate families—one white, one Mexican American—converge in the ruthless underworld of an Arkansas chicken processing plant.

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Ozark Dogs

In this Southern thriller, two families grapple with the aftermath of a murder in their small Arkansas town.

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Don't Know Tough

Friday Night Lights gone dark with Southern Gothic. 

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Recently Taught Courses

  • ENGL 2043 - INTRO/CREATIVE WRITING
  • ENGL 2173 - INTRO TO FILM