Eric Riddle

Eric Riddle is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Colorado Mesa University, where he teaches composition, technical writing, and professional writing courses. He holds a PhD in English Literature from Oklahoma State University with a focus on 19th-century Gothic literature and visual rhetoric.

His research explores the evolution of monsters in Gothic literature and the narrative structures of video games as modern neo-Gothic forms. He has published on narrative in games and has a forthcoming chapter on posthumanism in the Star Wars universe. His pedagogical approach integrates popular culture, including YouTube and TikTok, to enhance student engagement.

His recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary interest in literature, media, and cultural studies, particularly in how digital narratives inherit Gothic traditions and how science fiction explores human identity through technology. These works span themes of posthumanism, prosthetics, and narrative immersion.

Eric Riddle is also creatively involved in board gaming, serving as an editor for game-related publications and as an official member of the Mandalorian Mercs Costuming Charity. He is passionate about experiential learning and hopes to develop future courses on monsters or serial killers within the university’s Maverick Milestones program.