About Me

In my apartment in Cádiz, Spain

In my apartment in Cádiz, Spain

I am an Associate Professor of Spanish literature, culture, and film in the department of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. I am currently researching and writing on contemporary Spanish cinema.

This semester I am teaching Introduction to Hispanic Literatures and Survey of Peninsular Literature II.

I was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, where I grew up and went to high school. I earned my BA from Central College in Pella, Iowa; my Master's Degree from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana; and my PhD from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. In 1991 and 1992 I lived in Granada, Spain, and attended la Universidad de Granada. I have travelled extensively throughout Spain, as well as Portugal, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Costa Rica, and Mexico.

The Iberian Peninsula seen from the International Space Station

The Iberian Peninsula seen from the International Space Station

My interests include fussy coffee, passionate music, and intelligent narrative. I am a devotee of contemporary Spanish literature (novelists like Juan José Millás, José Ángel Mañas, Lucía Etxebarría, Ray Loriga) and Spanish cinema (directors such as Julio Medem, Icíar Bollaín, Jaime Rosales, Fernando León de Aranoa, Ventura Pons). I dig 1940s and 1950s film noir, heart-wrenching contemporary dramas, and I try to watch one new film every day.

Café Iruña, Pamplona/Iruña

Café Iruña, Pamplona/Iruña

So...Klodt? Blame it on the Prussians, but here's the deal with my name: the D is silent, so pronounce it like COAT with an L.

Tommy

Tommy is my ever-vigilant feline companion.

Explore my interests through my vibes below. Connect with me via social media (scroll down to the icons below), drop me a line, or stop by for a visit at C-109 Bondurant Hall. Thank you, please tip your waitstaff, and drive home safely.

VIBES

What stimulates my head and rouses my heart.

Mystery Science Theater 3000

TECHNERDERY

To know my tech is to know me.

  • OmniOutliner Pro: All of my academic writing begins here

  • Ulysses: Simple yet powerful writing studio that ingeniously organizes long-form writing

  • ScreenFlow: Pro-level editor for my tutorial videos

  • Pixelmator Pro: Who needs Photoshop's bloat when an image editor is this powerful?

  • Keynote: Until magic wands are widely available, Keynote pulls presentation rabbits out of my creativity top hat

  • My Movies 2 Pro: Cinephiles, your movie collection tracking app has finally arrived

  • VLC: My Secret Decoder Ring for region-encoded international films

  • TextExpander: Keyboard shortcuts that pulverize repetitive text

HEAVY ROTATION

Tunes that are rocking my world. Click the album covers to stream from Apple Music.

Nerd Coffee

NERD COFFEE

It's not an indulgence, it's an investment in your body's caffeination regimen. Be picky when selecting your Nerd Coffee equipment: Caffeine is totally worth it.