Award-winning writer and educator Skip Horack will visit both Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s Tifton and Bainbridge sites for two public readings and discussions scheduled for March 30 and 31.

Horack will appear at Bowen Hall at ABAC Tifton on Monday, March 30, at 7 p.m. He will then speak at the Charles H. Kirbo Regional Center at ABAC Bainbridge on Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. Both events are free and open to the community.

Horack, a Louisiana native, is an associate professor at Florida State University and a former Wallace Stegner Fellow and Jones Lecturer at Stanford University. His work has earned national praise, including the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference Bakeless Fiction Prize for his short story collection The Southern Cross. His debut novel, The Eden Hunter, was named a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice.

Before turning to writing and higher education, Horack practiced law in Baton Rouge for five years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a law degree, both from Florida State University

Critics have lauded Horack for vivid, emotionally resonant storytelling and finely crafted prose. His books have been celebrated for their memorable characters and compelling narrative voice, with reviewers noting his sharp attention to detail and strong sense of place. His later novel, The Other Joseph, was praised by Publishers Weekly as a gripping, skillfully structured work. 

Visiting authors provide unique experiences for everyone in the ABAC community but are especially valuable to students in the Department of English & Communication. “Visiting writers allow students to see authors as real people, which helps demystify the writing process,” said Cyndy Hall, English & Communication professor and department head. “Authors are not wizards behind emerald curtains. They are regular people who love sharing their stories. In a world of memes and videos, visiting authors bring the page to life, connecting us to different people and places through the age-old practice of reading.”