Ciahnan is the author of A Lifetime of Men, and a contributing editor at Marginalia, an international, open access review of literature along the nexus of history, theology, and religion. His second novel, Blood at the Root, is forthcoming from Atmosphere Press. His short stories and essays have appeared in several journals, most recently in The Columbia Review, Gone Lawn, and The Legendary. His story 'What Remains' was nominated for a Pushcart Prize by Rum Punch Press. He holds an MDiv from the University of Chicago, an MA in philosophy and the arts from Stony Brook University, and an MA and PhD in comparative literature from the University at Buffalo. *** Sign up for Ciahnan's mailing list to get behind-the-scenes glimpses into his writing life, stay informed about his current projects and upcoming releases, and receive a free copy of "Making Good," a short story which asks how far two people will go for each other when infertility puts their relationship to the test.