Episode seven features Jason Lee Willis, a prolific author with a passion for storytelling. In this conversation, the author, who is also a High School English teacher, talks to us about his love of writing, his daily routine of writing 1,000 words every morning, and the research that’s led him to make a series of YouTube videos about explorer Joseph Nicollet. We also talk with Jason about writing Native characters and how he confronts issues of cultural appropriation. Don’t miss it!

About the Author

Jason Lee Willis is a prolific author who teaches high school English, indigenous studies, creative writing, and mythology. His writing includes several novels, two short story collections, and two biblical study guides. Jason grew up in South Dakota and currently lives in Minnesota. His upcoming projects include The Alchemist’s Map, a thriller about French explorer Joseph Nicolett, and The Alchemist’s Stone, a follow-up prequel thriller about French explorer Pierre-Charles LeSueur.