About

Thanks for stopping by!

My name is Brian L. Tucker, and I’m an author with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the Bluegrass Writers Studio at Eastern Kentucky University. When not writing, I work as an academic advisor in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

I am the author of the recent release:

• Southern Kentucky and Oceans Far Away, published by Wipf and Stock (2023),

and the middle-grade book:

• To the Buzzer, published by Wipf and Stock (2021),

as well as the children’s book:

• The Scary, Gray Shark  (winner of the 2019 Story Monsters Approved – School Life award).

I have also written several books in the Young Adult genre:

• Pokeweed: An Illustrated Historical Novella (Kindle Bestseller and 2018 American Book Awards Best Novella finalist)
• Swimming the Echo (Kindle Bestseller)
• Wheelman (Kindle Bestseller)

Beyond that, I’ve published one collection of short stories:

• Baptisms & Dogs: Stories

And one poetry chapbook:

• Beach Poems

My interests include oceans, lakes, and rivers, reading Thomas Merton, finding excellent new restaurants, and watching my wife and daughter play.

If I can help you with writing or publishing, contact me on Instagram at bltuck2 or on the contact page.

Thank you,

Brian