Historically I have written mostly non-fiction religious, philosophical, and political works (blogs, articles, sermons). I wrote some fiction in college, but got away from it during and after graduate school. In recent years I wanted to write stories again and am looking for feedback and help. I just finished a literary fiction novel. Occasionally I write poetry.
For reading, I tend to gravitate toward literary fiction, though I do enjoy science fiction and some fantasy -- I just haven't read much from those genres.
Novels I've read this year include:
I also read a great deal of theology.
I have been writing in one form or another for twenty-six years.
I am willing to beta read.
As for hobbies, I enjoy photography (and photo editing), cooking, and camping. I do have a MDiv and am well-versed in Christian theology and biblical studies.
For reading, I tend to gravitate toward literary fiction, though I do enjoy science fiction and some fantasy -- I just haven't read much from those genres.
Novels I've read this year include:
- All the Light We Cannot See
- The Remains of the Day
- Moby Dick
- Nobody's Fool
- The Crossing
- The Power and the Glory
- Some Flannery O'Connor short stories
I also read a great deal of theology.
I have been writing in one form or another for twenty-six years.
I am willing to beta read.
As for hobbies, I enjoy photography (and photo editing), cooking, and camping. I do have a MDiv and am well-versed in Christian theology and biblical studies.
Because I am not well-versed in Christian theology, I found some of the O’Connor stories a little mysterious—I knew they were full of symbolism and themes that were flying over my head. But I learned a lot from reading them and discussing them. 
