Great news! I’ve just signed a contract with Broadleaf Books to write the tentatively titled “Unapologetic: a queer Quaker approach to the Bible.” I’m beyond thrilled.
“Unapologetic” will act as a doorway for everyone who both loves queer people and is drawn to Jesus and the Bible. I hope to offer an approach to the Bible grounded in both queer experience and Quaker wisdom. This approach does not play by the idolatrous rules of queerphobic Christian fundamentalism. I will present the Bible as a rich, varied and important theological resource that is best interpreted from the margins, by those people who are pushed out from the centre and made queer.
This will be the book I needed 20 years ago. The estimated publishing date is still a while away, and is currently set for the autumn of 2027. That’s a good thing, as I’ve got a lot of the manuscript still to write! It will also be my longest book to date, at around 40,000 words.
I’ll keep you updated as the book progresses. Thanks for reading and sharing in my excitement!
Jolly Quaker 
Well done, Mark. Congrats. I hope it all goes well for you and the book.
Thanks Gerard!
This is fantastic Mark! Many congratulations. Can’t wait to read your book. I’ve just finished reading the recently published Queer Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table by Brandan Robertson which I found great – powerful, encouraging and affirming. There cannot be enough books on this subject imho!
Thanks Max!
Brilliant news, Mark!
So pleased for you and it will be such an important book, I know!
In peace
Anne
Thank you Anne! xx
Great news for both for you , Mark and the many people who are now going to get the book you needed 20 years ago !
Thanks Jan!
Congratulations and good luck!
Hugs and strength for the task
Mxx
Thank you!
WooHoo! 🥳💕🎶🌈 🩵🙏
Thanks Dee! xx