Cris Burks

Where have you been? You disappeared after writing two novels. You haven’t published anything in years! What happened to you? 

Life. On the brink of a successful writing career, my focus shifted. I didn’t like the directions of my writing. As a rededicated Christian, I realized my writings did not reflect my beliefs or faith. I did not know how to transition from secular to faith-based stories. I struggled with the process. My critical eye ripped everything I wrote apart. While I still wrote poems and worked on several novel ideas (I have completed one novel), I was disappointed in everything I wrote. Therefore, I had no desire to publish. So, I followed the footsteps of other ex-writers—I sought employment, first as a research analyst and finally as a childcare provider.