Ron Rindo
Ron Rindo is a professor of English and creative writing at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. His writing includes the novels Life, Death, and Giants and Breathing Lake Superior, and three short story collections. He lives in Pickett, Wisconsin.
As a lifelong writer and Professor of English for 35 years, Ron has given fiction readings and talks on craft and literature at universities, libraries, and book clubs both in person and online to audiences of all ages and levels of interest and expertise. While most of his appearances involve detailed conversations with readers who have read his work, he also enjoys speaking about the value and pleasures of reading literature, an activity which connects us intimately to other lives and other places, expanding the boundaries of our minds and our worlds.
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A heart too big for this world. A life that changes everyone.
"Life, and Death, and Giants is an intriguing and alluring novel from beginning to end. The events are startling, sad, amusing, invigorating, and informative. Reading it is like meeting a family that you never knew existed and becoming close friends in a few weeks. Hi...Read More
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Alchemy and Serendipity: The Art and Craft of Novel Writing
Ron Rindo reads from his recent work and discusses his craft, including the value and pleasures of reading literature.
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Praise for Life, and Death, and Giants
“Spellbinding…surprising and moving…This will linger in readers’ minds.” —Publishers Weekly
“Extraordinary…With its profound portraits of both Amish and secular characters and their luminously real community, this is a must-read” —Kirkus (starred review)
“Skillful and meticulous…Seamlessly blending the fantastical and the real, Rindo’s novel is an elegant testament to how an entire community is touched and transformed by the open heart and generosity of one kind, gentle, extraordinary human being.” —Booklist (starred review)
“We didn’t know the name Ron Rindo before this stunning novel came our way, but we’re running the fan club now.” —Oprah Daily
“Reads like a warm clear word-of-mouth smash” —Chicago Tribune
“A beautifully painted story that feels like a new modern classic.” —People Magazine
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