October 23-25, 2025; Conference Faculty. For more than thirty years, diverse groups of passionate professional and novice writers have gathered at the Jackson Hole Writers Conference. While attending workshops and keynote addresses at the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts, writers learn about the craft of writing, share ideas, and make new friends while networking with authors, editors and agents from myriad backgrounds.
Learn more about Bridget Crocker's upcoming books, author events or inquire about joining her on a special river or writing journey.
Zibby is joined by legendary whitewater rafting guide and debut author Bridget Crocker to discuss THE RIVER’S DAUGHTER, a vivid, propulsive, and deeply insightful memoir about finding courage and meaning in a life outdoors. Bridget shares the decades-long journey of writing her story, which traces her turbulent upbringing in Wyoming, her profound connection to rivers and nature, and her path to healing from trauma, addiction, anxiety, and generational cycles of abuse. She also reflects on her years as an international river guide and the resilience she gained through listening—both to the natural world and her inner voice.
Mandela Leola Van Eeden's “The Trail Less Traveled” is dedicated to documenting humanity & planet earth by gathering stories & sounds from the most remote locations around the world.
A recording from Aimee Liu's live video series on book publishing.
Join EveryLibrary Live! for a must-attend panel featuring three gripping, river-inspired books perfect for your summer reading list. Shelley Read (Go as a River), Callan Wink (Beartooth), and Bridget Crocker (The River’s Daughter) will discuss how rivers shape their unforgettable stories of survival, adventure, and resilience. Hosted by Andrew Albanese.
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