Oral History

John has been interviewed by a representative of the Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association (SIHA) as part of its ongoing Oral History Project. The recorded interview will be unveiled at a program at the Stanley Community Library on Wednesday, July 29. The program will also be livestreamed.

In the interview, John shares memories of his family's history in the Wood River and Sawtooth Valleys, his experiences as a Wilderness Ranger, and the changes he's seen during his 70-plus years in the area.

Shortly after the unveiling at the Library, the recording will become available on SIHA’s YouTube channel, along with many other oral histories of the Sawtooth area that have been recorded over the years.

March Readings

John is returning to Missoula, Montana, where he earned his MFA at the University of Montana, for a reading at Fact & Fiction Books on Thursday, March 5, starting at 7:00 p.m. The following evening, March 6, he’ll read at the Salmon Public Library in Salmon, Idaho, starting at 5:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, March 25, John is reading at The Community Library in Ketchum, where he started his teaching career and published his first stories in the Idaho Mountain Express. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For in-person attendance, registration is required here. The reading will also be livestreamed and the recording available afterward.