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Katherine Elberfeld’s southern childhood and background as Episcopal priest infuse her work across a variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction and reflections. In addition to advanced degrees in writing, Elberfeld holds a Master’s in Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary. She was ordained to the priesthood in 1994.

Elberfeld grew up in Gainesville, GA, and now lives in nearby Marietta. She has two grown sons, is a Far Side aficionado, and cannot live without pickleball.

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I hope you are all knee deep in reading and are enjoying every word!

An Umbrella Made for a Man is my sixth book, and Atmosphere Press will release it on July 8, not long from now! It is a fictionalized account of my experiences as a woman in the Episcopal priesthood, and I'd love for you to read it and let me know what you think.

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