Denise Giardina
Denise Giardina is a West Virginia-born writer who identifies primarily as a theological writer, using literary fiction to examine deep questions of faith and belief.
Raised in the state's coalfields, she brings a strong sense of place and moral conviction to her work.
Though frequently categorized as an Appalachian or historical novelist, her writing transcends regional boundaries, as demonstrated by her internationally set novels fictionalizing significant historical figures and events.
Beyond writing, Giardina is an ordained Episcopal deacon, a community activist, and has engaged directly in politics, having run for the West Virginia governorship.
