Michael Ruhlman

Writer, Self-Employed

Class Year

1985

Professional Background

Have written more than 20 books of non-fiction, fiction, and cookbooks.

How has being an English graduate from Duke University helped shape your professional success?

It was fundamental to giving me the tools to do what I most wanted to in the world: write for a living. Reynolds Price was my main influence at Duke and after.

Michael Ruhlman