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 in creative writing. His 1997 book, From the Glittering World: A Navajo Story, weaves together Navajo legends, historical events, personal experiences, and cultural traditions.