Christian Sheppard is a writer.
He just finished a dark historical fantasy novel about chariot-racing and witchcraft set in 6th century Constantinople titled Byzantium Burning.
He is working on a book of popular philosophy called The Ancient Wisdom of Baseball.
His essays on religion, sports, art, music, and movies have appeared in journals, magazines, and newspapers. He is co-editor of Mystics: Presence and Aporia (University of Chicago Press).
He teaches Liberal Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Christian Sheppard lives with two kids, two cats, one dog, and one very supportive wife in Chicago within walking distance of Wrigley Field.