John TeschnerJOHN TESCHNER was born in Rhode Island and grew up in southern Virginia. He has worked as a newspaper reporter, professional mover, teacher, and nonprofit grantwriter. He served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya and rode a bike across the United Sttes. He spent seven years living on the island of Kaua'i with his wife and two boys, where he helped lead Hui O Mana Ka Pu'uwai outrigger canoe club and became a competitive canoe racer. He now lives in Duluth, Minnesota, where he is learning how to stay upright on cross-country skis. Project Namahana is his first novel. Read More Read Less