Tim Myers

Tim J. Myers is a Teaching Professor in the Department of English at Santa Clara University's College of Arts and Sciences. With over 43 years of teaching experience, he has transitioned from university teacher education to full-time English instruction. His work bridges academia with creative writing, producing 21 children's books (including a New York Times bestseller), five poetry collections, and over 140 poems. Myers' research interests span writing pedagogy, folklore, songwriting, theology, visual art, and fatherhood studies. He has received accolades such as the Ben Franklin Digital Award and West Coast Songwriters' Song of the Year. Beyond academia, he is an active storyteller, songwriter, and visual artist, with a focus on children's literature and cultural storytelling.

His creative output includes notable works like Glad to Be Dad (Amazon Top 5 Fatherhood release), poetry volumes like All the Fierce Complexities of Hunger, and children's titles such as The Thunder Egg and Rude Dude's Book of Food. Myers' interdisciplinary work reflects a commitment to blending literary arts with educational outreach, including school visits and virtual presentations. His recent publications (2022) include folklore-inspired children's eBooks like Sweet Dreams, Pixie Littlings! and Fox Wedding.

Awards highlight his contributions to poetry (Outstanding Poetry Award), children's literature (SCBWI Merit Award), and fatherhood advocacy. His creative writing spans multiple genres, with articles exploring mythological reinterpretations (e.g., Orpheus in the Los Angeles Review of Books). Myers also maintains active social media presence and a dedicated website for his creative work.