Writer & Journalist Erik S. Hanley
"For hanleyes are upon the ways of
mortals, and he sees all their steps."
-Job 34:21 (NRSV)
I’m a red-headed, burly Irishman with a God-given gift of creative writing and dreams of becoming a famous fiction author. I strive to incorporate my faith into my daily life, which is why my dream is to not only write some Christian-themed fiction, but to work for a Christian publication someday either as a reporter or copywriter. However, wherever I end up working, I will work objectively and use my gifts to their fullest potential as I believe in having and maintaining a traditional, strong work ethic.
Ever since the first grade when I penned my first story, I've loved writing. The first time I was published was in a college literary magazine -- the MATC Phoenix -- and my short story won an award. Recently, I self-published that story on Barnes and Noble's Nook Store. I interned at Patch.com for a semester where I covered various news stories and feature articles. I've also been published on the Irish American Post, Media Milwaukee and in the MATC Times newspaper. In high school, I was the Editor-in-Chief of our school paper -- the Shoreland Navigator. My hobbies outside of writing include: Bible study, camping, reading, video games, darts, archery, taking a walk or hike, and researching -- I'm always trying to learn and better myself.
I attended Zion Lutheran grade school until 2004. I graduated from Shoreland Lutheran high school (SLHS) in 2008 in the top 10 of my class. I received my Associates in Arts and a Certificate in American Indian Studies at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), graduating Phi Theta Kappa.
I received my Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies in 2012 from the University of Wisconsin -- Milwaukee, graduating cum laude with a triple concentration in print journalism, advertising/public relations, and media studies. I also achieved Pi Sigma Alpha status in my minor of Political Science. While at UWM I was also an intern at University Christian Ministries on campus where I designed flyers, hosted a Bible study, organized a game night, and helped with the free lunch program. I'm currently doing some freelance work but looking for more steady employment.
mortals, and he sees all their steps."
-Job 34:21 (NRSV)
I’m a red-headed, burly Irishman with a God-given gift of creative writing and dreams of becoming a famous fiction author. I strive to incorporate my faith into my daily life, which is why my dream is to not only write some Christian-themed fiction, but to work for a Christian publication someday either as a reporter or copywriter. However, wherever I end up working, I will work objectively and use my gifts to their fullest potential as I believe in having and maintaining a traditional, strong work ethic.
Ever since the first grade when I penned my first story, I've loved writing. The first time I was published was in a college literary magazine -- the MATC Phoenix -- and my short story won an award. Recently, I self-published that story on Barnes and Noble's Nook Store. I interned at Patch.com for a semester where I covered various news stories and feature articles. I've also been published on the Irish American Post, Media Milwaukee and in the MATC Times newspaper. In high school, I was the Editor-in-Chief of our school paper -- the Shoreland Navigator. My hobbies outside of writing include: Bible study, camping, reading, video games, darts, archery, taking a walk or hike, and researching -- I'm always trying to learn and better myself.
I attended Zion Lutheran grade school until 2004. I graduated from Shoreland Lutheran high school (SLHS) in 2008 in the top 10 of my class. I received my Associates in Arts and a Certificate in American Indian Studies at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), graduating Phi Theta Kappa.
I received my Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies in 2012 from the University of Wisconsin -- Milwaukee, graduating cum laude with a triple concentration in print journalism, advertising/public relations, and media studies. I also achieved Pi Sigma Alpha status in my minor of Political Science. While at UWM I was also an intern at University Christian Ministries on campus where I designed flyers, hosted a Bible study, organized a game night, and helped with the free lunch program. I'm currently doing some freelance work but looking for more steady employment.
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How will you respond when a gun is placed to your own head right off the page? You're taking a stroll to a local shop to pick something up, but you end up tied up. Stuck between life and death, surrounded by good and in the grip of evildoers, only a child gives you any hope for surviving this situation. Written in a style in which the reader is the main character, take yourself on an exciting adventure in everyday life. (Second place short story in the Milwaukee Area Technical College's "Phoenix" literary magazine.)
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