Author Bio

 

Josh Lanier is a writer living in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in upstate South Carolina. His published work ranges from nonfiction in the Outdoor/Nature genre, to journalism about local history and culture, to literary fiction and poetry. Josh is also a blogger and newspaper columnist, and he is the author of a book, Wildcat Creek Journal: Selected Stories and Prose. Much of his inspiration comes from the natural world, and the history and culture of Southern Appalachia. When Josh is not working on his latest nonfiction article or short story, he enjoys spending time with his family and enjoying hiking, fly fishing, and various other outdoor pursuits. For nearly four years, he wrote a monthly outdoor/nature column for his local newspaper and is currently a contributor to The Tryon Daily Bulletin, in Western North Carolina.