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John L. Orr
Feature Reporter
Biography
John L. Orr is a feature reporter for the Mule Creek Post with more than 90 articles published in the newspaper and additional work published in outside periodicals.
He is also the author of the memoir Points of Truth and the novel Points of Origin.
Background
90+ Mule Creek Post articles
Author of Points of Truth
Author of Points of Origin
Awards & Recognition
Verified honors
American Penal Press Contest · 2026
Newsroom Leader of the Year
Recognized for newsroom leadership, mentorship, research, archival work, and supporting the publication through deadlines and institutional constraints.
American Penal Press Contest · 2025
Second Place — Best Longform or Explanatory Writing
Awarded for “Elder Abuse in Prison, Pt. 1: Clandestine Bullying.”
Selected Work
Publications, books & media
Book
Points of Truth
Memoir
Book
Points of Origin
Novel
Professional Record
0
Site stories
2
Verified credits
2
Recognitions