Harrison Candelaria Fletcher

Harrison Candelaria Fletcher is a Professor of English at Colorado State University specializing in Creative Writing (nonfiction). He holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and a BA from the University of New Mexico. A prominent figure in creative nonfiction, his work bridges personal narrative with cultural exploration.

His research focuses on memoir, hybrid literary forms, and borderland studies. His three major works—Descanso for My Father, Presentimiento: A Life in Dreams, and Finding Querencia—explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage. These books have received prestigious awards including the Colorado Book Award and Autumn House Press Nonfiction Prize.

Recipient of NEA and MacDowell fellowships, he also maintains roles as core faculty at Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA Program and contributing editor at Speculative Nonfiction. His journalism career included roles as columnist and reporter across Western newspapers.

Notable recognitions include International Latino Book Award Finalist status and inclusion in Best American Essays. His creative nonfiction bridges personal and collective narratives, often addressing Mexican-American cultural experiences and existential inquiries.