Don Rearden

Don Rearden is Professor and Chair of the Department of Writing at the University of Alaska. A novelist and screenwriter, he balances academic leadership with literary creation.

Research Interests: His creative research explores suspense narrative techniques, cultural storytelling, and transformative narratives of personal tragedy. Works often engage with Alaskan settings and indigenous themes.

Publications: Authored acclaimed novels including The Raven's Gift and Warrior's Creed, exploring resilience and human experience through fiction.

Teaching: Directs writing curriculum development and mentors emerging writers. Courses emphasize narrative structure and voice development.