Season 1, Episode 7 – Jason Lee Willis

Written By Colin Mustful

Episode seven features Jason Lee Willis, a prolific author with a passion for storytelling. In this conversation, the author, who is also a High School English teacher, talks to us about his love of writing, his daily routine of writing 1,000 words every morning, and the research that’s led him to make a series of YouTube videos about explorer Joseph Nicollet. We also talk with Jason about writing Native characters and how he confronts issues of cultural appropriation. Don’t miss it!

About the Author

Jason Lee Willis is a prolific author who teaches high school English, indigenous studies, creative writing, and mythology. His writing includes several novels, two short story collections, and two biblical study guides. Jason grew up in South Dakota and currently lives in Minnesota. His upcoming projects include The Alchemist’s Map, a thriller about French explorer Joseph Nicolett, and The Alchemist’s Stone, a follow-up prequel thriller about French explorer Pierre-Charles LeSueur.


Colin Mustful

Colin Mustful is the founder and editor of History Through Fiction, an independent press dedicated to publishing historical narratives rooted in factual events and compelling characters. A celebrated author and historian whose novel “Reclaiming Mni Sota” recently won the Midwest Book Award for Literary/Contemporary/Historical Fiction, Mustful has penned five historical novels that delve into the complex eras of settler-colonialism and Native American displacement. Combining his interests in history and writing, Mustful holds a Master of Arts in history and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. Residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he enjoys running, playing soccer, and believes deeply in the power of understanding history to shape a just and sustainable future.

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