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Ends in Mind is my newsletter on topics that interest me: culture, technology, Christian spirituality, literary fiction, film, work and leisure, consumerism, psychology, advertising, and more. It's a place where I can share what I'm thinking about, what's exciting or terrifying about our current cultural moment, how I'm grappling with my place in the world, and, well, anything else I feel compelled to explore. While I'm interested in a lot of topics, the thread connecting my writing encompasses this question: What does it mean to flourish as a human being in our world today? In other words, how can we keep the “ends in mind” when it comes to culture, technology, the arts, work, leisure, relationships, faith, beliefs, values, and so on?

I want this newsletter to be somewhat of an experimental writing workshop in the digital realm, a place where I can explore different types of writing. In addition to sharing essays and writing-related updates, I’ll also share my fiction (mostly short stories, though, perhaps novel excerpts as well). Of course, the best way to get a sense of the newsletter is to read what I’ve already published here.

About

My name is Christopher, and I’m a writer, editor, and content strategist. My writing has been published or is forthcoming in The Saturday Evening Post, Commonweal, Plough, Viewpoint, Dappled Things, Church Life Journal, Adelaide Literary Magazine, Fare Forward, and more. My short story "Phantom Limb" received an honorable mention for the J.F. Powers Prize for Short Fiction.

I have a Ph.D. in English and Creative Writing from the University of North Texas (where I taught creative writing and literature for several years) as well as degrees from Brown and UCLA. If you're curious, you can learn more about me and my writing on my website.

Why Subscribe?

If you're enjoying my writing, I would encourage you to subscribe. You can expect one or two new pieces of writing every month. Of course, you can unsubscribe at any time if you'd no longer like to receive emails.

Support for My Writing

Writing for Ends in Mind requires a significant amount of time and effort every month. While I ultimately write because I love it and find it a worthwhile endeavor, I’m always grateful for others’ support. If you’re enjoying the newsletter, please consider supporting my writing efforts with a one-time or monthly/annual donation.

*The newsletter’s primary image is a painting by George Henry titled River Landscape by Moonlight (1887).