Tyler R. Tichelaar, PhD

Owner, Superior Book Productions

906-226-1543

tyler@superiorbookproductions.com

Marquette, MI 49855

Education

BS in English, Northern Michigan University, 1993

MA in English, Northern Michigan University, 1995

PhD in Literature, Western Michigan University, 2000

Experience

Writing Tutor, Writing Center, Northern Michigan University, 1991-1993

Teaching Assistant, English Dept. Northern Michigan University, 1993-1995

Doctoral Associate, English Dept., Northern Michigan University, 1995-2000

Instructor, English Dept., Clemson University, 2000-2001

Published Author, 2006-Present

Associate Editor, Reader Views, 2007-2013

Proofreader, Marquette Monthly, 2007-2016

Book Reviewer, Marquette Monthly, 2008-2018

Editor, Superior Book Productions, 2008-Present

Awards

Best Historical Fiction for novel Narrow Lives, Reader Views Literary Awards, 2009

Barb Kelly Historical Preservation Award for book My Marquette, 2011

Outstanding Writer, Marquette County Arts Awards, 2011

Twice Nominated for the Pushcart Prize for Short Fiction

UP Notable Book Award for book Kawbawgam: The Chief, The Legend, The Man, 2021

Professional Affiliations

Member, Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association, 2006-Present

Vice President, Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association, 2007-2008

President, Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association, 2008-2019

Member, NAIWE, 2023-Present