Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
April 13, 2026
Michael Braswell

Michael Braswell

Michael Braswell taught ethics, human relations and peacemaking at East Tennessee State University. Before that he was a prison psychologist. He has published books on justice issues and the spiritual journey as well as four short story collections and two novels.

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About Michael Braswell

Michael Braswell taught ethics, human relations and peacemaking at East Tennessee State University. Before that he was a prison psychologist. He has published books on justice issues and the spiritual journey as well as four short story collections and two novels. His books include When Jesus went to the Cracker Barrel, Gracious Plenty, Gaffrey’s Dream, Interview with Joab and Teaching Justice. He has also published poetry, prose and fiction, including in Literary Heist, Mobius, Foreshadow, The Purpled Nail, and Red Dirt Forum and Feed the Holy.

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  • Truth Teller

    Michael Braswell taught ethics, human relations and peacemaking at East Tennessee State University. Before that he was a prison psychologist. He has published books on justice issues and the spiritual journey as well as four short story collections and two novels.

  • The Rake

    Screams, smoke, and nudity...yep, that will incur parental intervention...