About
American novelist who is best known for works such as Sweet Thunder, English Creek, and Ride with Me, Mariah Montana. His works typically focus on the influence of location upon generations of family life.
Before Fame
He studied American history at the University of Washington.
Trivia
He was once called the "new dean of western literature."
Family Life
He was born into a ranching family in White Sulphur Springs, Montana. He married Carol Muller, a university professor of English, up until his death in 2015.
Associated With
His writing has been compared to that of Wallace Stegner.
