Erin Abbott

Erin Austen Abbott is a freelance writer and photographer and the author of four creative nonfiction books.

She is the creator and curator of the award-winning Motel Art Show series, which started in Oxford in 2007. In the 18 years since the show began, over 300 artists have shown their work. Having lived in all corners of the United States at one time or another, Erin has lived back in her home state of Mississippi since 2005, in the town of Water Valley, with her husband and son.