Bestselling Novelist and Oft-honored Purdue Professor Releases Highly Anticipated Memoir

A Literary Life Blends Masterful Storytelling with Deeply Personal Reflection in a Creative Nonfiction Masterpiece

United States, 14th Aug 2026 — About the Book: Professor William J. Palmer steps away from fiction to deliver his most intimate work yet — A Literary Life. Written in a distinctive blend of memoir and New Journalism, this book reads like a novel while remaining powerfully honest. From the streets of 1940s Akron to the classrooms of Notre Dame, from 14 published novels to a 74-year love story with his wife Maryann, Palmer takes readers on an unforgettable journey through eight decades of literature, family, academia, and the enduring power of storytelling.

Key Highlights:

• A rare insider’s look at the life of a prolific novelist who has published 14 critically acclaimed books, including The Mr. Dickens series, The Wabash Trilogy, and the Sherlock Jones mysteries
• Innovative narrative style alternating between first- and third-person, enriched with literary allusions and witty “italicized direct address”
• Heartfelt celebration of lifelong reading, teaching, marriage, and creative resilience
• Perfect for fans of literary memoirs, creative nonfiction, and authors like Doris Kearns Goodwin and Michael Lewis
• Available for pre-order now ahead of 2026 publication

About the Author: William J. Palmer is Professor of English/American Literature and Film Studies at Purdue University. A lifelong storyteller, he is the author of fourteen novels and several works of literary criticism. He and his wife Maryann divide their time between Indiana, Ohio, and California.

Availability: A Literary Life is now available for pre-order on Amazon and will be published in September 2026. Review copies and author interviews are available upon request.

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