BJ newsroom in O’Connor novel

The BJ newsroom co-stars in former BJ features writer Bill O’Connor’s third novel, “The Era of Long Thoughts.” It’s the setting under an assume name in the book.

Bill joined the BJ in 1979. That was long after he was a Franciscan friar

Above is the BJ’s review of Bill’s followup to “Bums and Hershey Bars” and “The Legend of Horn Mountain.”

Bill O'Connor did his undergraduate work at St. Francis College, and got his Master's degree at Bowling Green. He was an instructor of English and drama for 10 years at Montana University.

He lives in Bath Township with Elsbeth, his wife since 2002.