He received his MFA at Cornell University. His work, From the Glittering World: A Navajo Story (1997) is a blend of Navajo creation narrative, history, fictionalized memoir, and Navajo stories.
At Cornell University, he earned an MFA. His 1997 publication, From the Glittering World: A Navajo Story, blends elements of Navajo mythology, historical accounts, personal narratives, and traditional Navajo tales.