Richard M. Grimsrud aka Will Michelet. A former lawyer, educator, and Peace Corps volunteer who now resides in Sedona, Arizona. He earned his undergraduate degree in philosophy and economics from Ripon College and his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1971, focusing on litigation. For several decades, he practiced employment and Native American law in Flagstaff, Arizona, where he worked closely with tribal communities and developed a deep respect for their cultures and traditions.

During the 1960s, Michelet spent two years in Bihar, India, as a Peace Corps volunteer—a transformative experience that shaped his worldview and continues to influence his writing. Decades later, he returned to academia to pursue his passion for literature, earning a Master’s in English with a focus on Creative Writing from Northern Arizona University in 2005.

Now a full-time writer, brings a lifetime of rich and diverse experiences to his writing. Michelet has published numerous short stories in literary journals such as The Antigonish Review, Oyez, and Weber Studies: Writings of the Contemporary West. His work often explores themes of justice, culture, and human connection, blending his background in law and philosophy with a storyteller’s insight into the complexities of life and character.

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