TJ Neathery writes a unique style of fiction – one part realism and one part absurdity. In his writing, he explores identity as it relates to music, family, religion, and addiction. Even in his daily life, he works to create spaces in which people from different backgrounds and experiences can have meaningful conversations. Like real-life people talking to each other. Crazy.

He lives in Colorado Springs where he writes, snowboards, and dreams about the day his local coffee shop releases a 16 oz cortado. He also owns his own digital marketing agency, Best & Niche Marketing, where he gets to help amazing people grow their niche businesses. Email him about Townes Van Zandt.

As for writing credits, TJ received his MFA in fiction from Oregon State University. He’s got short stories placed in The Magnolia Review, Amarillo Bay, and Front Porch Review. Plus, he occasionally freelances for blogs and magazines like Oncoloradosprings.com.