Joseph G. Peterson

Fiction Writer, Poet

Chicago, IL
Illinois US

Author's Bio

Joseph G. Peterson attended Wheeling High School and received his B.A. in philosophy from the University of Chicago. He is the author of the epic poem, Inside the Whale, and of the novels, Beautiful Piece, Wanted: Elevator Man and Gideon’s Confession. He works in publishing and lives in Chicago.

Publications & Prizes

Fiction

Books:
Gideon's Confession (Northern Illinois University Press, 2014)
,
Wanted: Elevator Man (Northern Illinois University Press, 2012)
,
Beautiful Piece (Northern Illinois University Press, 2009)
Journals:
Exquisite Corpse
,
Joyland
,

Poetry

Book:
Inside The Whale (Wicker Park Press, 2012)

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Prefers to work with: 
Any
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
Chicago
Raised in: 
Chicago, IL
Illinois
Please note: All information in the Directory is provided by the listed writers or their representatives.
Last update: Apr 08, 2014