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About virgowriter

Brad Windhauser has a Master's in English from Rutgers University (Camden campus) and an MFA in creative writing from Queens University of Charlotte. He is an Associate Professor (Teaching/Instruction) in the English Department at Temple University. His short stories have appeared in The Baltimore Review, The Santa Fe Writer's Project Journal, Ray's Road Review, Philadelphia Review of Books, Northern Liberty Review, and Jonathan. His first novel, Regret (a gay-themed thriller set in Philadelphia) was published in 2007. You can read more about (and buy) it here: http://goo.gl/yvT24K His second novel, The Intersection, is being published by Black Rose Writing September 2016. He is one of five regular contributors to 5Writer.com. On his solo blog, he is chronicling his experience as a gay writer reading the Bible for the first time: www.BibleProjectBlog.com Follow his work at: www.BradWindhauser.com VirgoWriter@gmail.com

The Old Testament: 1 Kings, II- Ignoring Signs

Although my mom spent time driving with me when I had my learner’s permit, Dad basically taught me how to drive.  I was petrified behind the wheel, and not just with him.  Dad had high standards for me (and my … Continue reading

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The Old Testament: 1 Kings, I—A Confusing Narrative with Wise King Solomon at its Center

My parents divorced when I was 14.  My brother and I lived with Mom in the San Fernando Valley, where we were attending high school.  Dad was in Orange County (about an hour drive, for those unfamiliar with southern California).  … Continue reading

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The Old Testament: 2 Samuel, I: Is it Easy to Judge a Parent’s Choice?

At the mall, I’ve witnessed some awful kids.  You know the ones, the brats who, when told by their parent to do (or NOT do) something, they ignore the parent or tell them off.  Although I must admit that it’s … Continue reading

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