Brandon Hobson

About the Author

Brandon Hobson is an acclaimed author of Indigenous descent, drawing from his Cherokee heritage to explore themes of identity, loss, and resilience in contemporary Native American life. His evocative prose captures the haunting beauty of marginalized communities, blending personal introspection with cultural critique. Hobson's debut novel, Where the Dead Sit Talking, earned widespread praise for its poignant portrayal of foster care and familial bonds on a Cherokee reservation, while his latest work, Deep Ellum, delves into the gritty underbelly of urban Texas, weaving folklore and mystery into a tapestry of human struggle. A recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the MacDowell Colony, Hobson continues to illuminate the voices of the overlooked through his unflinching narratives.