Writer to Writer August 8, 2025 Daniel Chacon

11/08/2025 28 min
Writer to Writer August 8, 2025 Daniel Chacon

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Hosted by Rebecca Evans and Ken Rodgers.

Today's guest Daniel Chacón is an award-winning author, Chair of the Bilingual Creative Writing Department at the University of Texas, El Paso, and a voice at the intersection of literature and ideas. The author of six books, including The Last Philosopher in Texas, his work blends magic, philosophy, and the mysteries of the human mind. His upcoming book, under contract, explores the relationship between creative writing and the brain. Prizes include the American Book Award, the Southwest Book Award, the Pen-Oakland Prize, and the Hudson Prize.  
He is founder and co-hosts of Words on a Wire, a radio show/podcast celebrating books and creativity.