Introducing our new MFAs

Genre: Creative Nonfiction

Jess likes to explore gender and sexuality in my writing, and has fun crafting experimental essays that bend the rules of traditional storytelling. Her hobbies include spending time with friends, painting, and playing the occasional video game. A fun fact: she collects old postcards.

Genre: Creative Nonfiction

Faith writes essays exploring womanhood, femininity, and the layered relationships of family. She is drawn to the frictions of polarizing identities and the small joys in women’s lives. Her favorite book is The Brutalities by Margo Steines.

Dalan Nelson (he/him)

Genre: Poetry

Dalan is a Poet from Utah. His undergrad was in Philosophy with an emphasis in ethics and aesthetics. He likes to go on long walks and stare forlornly at the river. Dalan’s favorite poets are Louise Gluck, Mark Strand, and Jack Gilbert.

Genre: Poetry

Georgia is a poet from Oxford. 

Genre: Fiction

HG is a writer from the southern Appalachian Mountains. He writes about men, obsession and George Michael. HG frequently collaborates with choreographers and writes text for local dance works. He's very happy to be at WVU! I love thrifting & making clothes! His favorite book is either the Neapolitan Series by Elena Ferrante or Shipping News by Annie Proulx. 

Genre: Fiction

Cade Mullins tries to write stories that evoke a sense of unsettling awe at things we don’t fully understand. This usually results in horror/horror adjacent writing, but not always. He is also deeply interested in writing about religion, mental health, and the adverse effects of technology on our way of viewing the world. His favorite book is the Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.

Nick VanNuland

Genre: Fiction

Nick VanNuland is a writer from Idaho. He is enamored with gas station memorabilia. Nick lives in Morgantown, WV, with his partner and two cats, Tuna and Sammy. Favorite books include Later the Same Day by Grace Paley, and The Revenge of the Lawn by Richard Brautigan.