Works of Fiction Under Consideration
Maples observes the spaces between humans – whether created or forced – and exposes the beliefs that drive us to connect or disconnect from others.
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“Weary In Well-Doing” – Short Story
Examining the isolation one woman faces as a result of her extreme religious beliefs.
Keeping The Faith – Novella
Breaking people through potlucks, Bible studies, and shunning.
“Moving Day” – Short Story
A married couple push around a rolling suitcase and wait for their son to move away.
“The Bridal Shower” – Humorous Essay
Censoring a bridal shower is a losing game when you’re a fundie.
“The Christmas Play Has A New Title This Year” – Humorous Essay
When your pastor’s wife accidentally sings an Elvis song in church, everyone loses.
“Training Up Children” – Humorous Essay
Heckling child-rearing videos in church without popcorn.
Maples’ works have been called, “hilarious,”“mirroring and impactful,” “deftly beautiful,” and “hauntingly nostalgic.”
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– From missionary kid to teen of an incarcerated parent to professor to writer, Maples covers her life, studies, and observations through fiction and critical essays.
Public Appearances
Maples has been shunned; she’ll talk to just about anyone at this point.
A Witty Speaker
- Readings
- TED Talks
- Motivational Appearances
Writings
- Former magazine editor-in-chief/publisher
- Former literary annual editor
- Current professor of English
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