Chris Erickson is a figure from Decatur, Illinois. HENRYTOWN (2025) from Dzanc Books & Graver Goods is his debut novella.

He was host of “Boxcar Whitey’s Old-Time Music & Lore Progr’m,” which aired on KRCL FM Salt Lake City from 2003-05 and then on KDRT FM Davis from 2006-08.