Candace Nadon

Candace Nadon, Ph.D., serves as an Associate Professor of English at Fort Lewis College, where she has taught since 2013, specializing in creative writing and literature with a focus on Western U.S. contexts and women's narratives.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in English from Georgia State University (2013)
• MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Southern Maine Stonecoast (2005)
• B.A. in English from Fort Lewis College (1997)

Dr. Nadon's creative scholarship explores intersections of place, gender, and generational identity through fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Her work frequently examines rural Western landscapes and women's lived experiences, drawing from her upbringing in Western Colorado. She actively contributes to literary discourse through publications in respected journals and ongoing book projects.

Her publications reveal consistent thematic engagement with the American West, rural communities, and female perspectives across multiple genres. Current creative endeavors include a novel tracing three generations of Western women and essay collections documenting rural Colorado life, demonstrating her commitment to place-based storytelling.

Professional recognition includes:

• Advanced Teaching Fellowship at Georgia State University
• Virginia Spencer Carr Fellowship at Georgia State University
• Colony Collapse Press Novella Competition Finalist (2014)
• Palooka Press Chapbook Competition Finalist (2014)

Dr. Nadon mentors students through poetry readings for creative writing classes and tutoring master's candidates in educational leadership, while developing innovative writing pedagogy resources for undergraduate workshops.