Harrison Candelaria Fletcher

Harrison Candelaria Fletcher is a faculty member in the MFA in Writing Program at both Colorado State University and Vermont College of Fine Arts. He is a writer, editor, and educator known for his contributions to creative nonfiction, lyric essays, and prose poetry.

Education:

• MFA in Writing | Vermont College of Fine Arts
• BA in Journalism/Political Science | University of New Mexico

Research Interests focus on the intersections of cultural memory, family history, identity, and place-based narratives. His work explores hybrid forms, including personal essays, fragmented storytelling, and experimental prose.

Scientific Awards:

• National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship
• MacDowell Fellowship
• Colorado Book Award
• New Mexico-Arizona Book Award
• New Letters Literary Award
• High Desert Journal Obsidian Prize
• Sonora Review Essay Award
• Pushcart Prize Special Mention
• Best American Essays Notable Selection

He serves as co-creative nonfiction editor of Colorado Review and contributes to Speculative Nonfiction. His upbringing in New Mexico, where he was exposed to curated artifacts and storytelling, deeply influences his literary approach.