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Amy Frykholm (born December 28, 1971) is an American novelist, journalist, poet, and non-fiction writer. Her debut novel High Hawk (2024) was long-listed for the PEN/Hemingway Award for 2025[1]. She is also known for her scholarly publications on religious history and communities.
Life
[edit]Amy Frykholm was born in Flint, Michigan and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota[2]. She received a BA in religion and literature from St. Olaf College and a PhD in Literature from Duke University [2]. She currently lives in Leadville, Colorado and runs Sage Mountain Institute.[3]
Literary career
[edit]Fiction
[edit]High Hawk (University of Iowa, 2024)[4] - Frykholm's debut novel explores themes of spirituality, nature, and human connection set against the backdrop of the American West[5]. The narrative weaves together historical and contemporary storylines that examine the relationship between humanity and the natural world. The novel was long-listed for the PEN/Hemingway Award for 2025.[1]
Non-fiction
[edit]Rapture Culture: Left Behind in Evangelical America (Oxford University Press, 2004) - An ethnographic study of readers of the popular "Left Behind" series, a set of Christian apocalyptic novels written by Timothy LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins.[6]
Julian of Norwich: A Contemplative Biography (Paraclete Press, 2010) - A lyrical biography of the first woman to write a book in English, exploring the medieval mystic's theology and historical context.[7]
See Me Naked: Stories of Sexual Exile in American Christianity (Beacon Press, 2011) - An exploration of the relationship between sexuality and religion in Protestant American culture.[8]
Christian Understandings of the Future: The Historical Trajectory (Fortress Press, 2015) - A historical exploration of Christian apocalypticism from its roots to contemporary expressions.[9]
Wild Woman: A Footnote, the Desert, and My Quest for an Elusive Saint (Broadleaf, 2021) - Chronicles Frykholm's search for Mary of Egypt, an ancient desert hermit.[10]
Journey to the Wild Heart: Four Invitations to Contemplative Living (Orbis, 2025) - A workbook of contemplative practices.[11]
Poetry
[edit]Hour of Light (New Name Media, 2022) - A collection of poems.[12]
Journalism
[edit]Frykholm served as an editor at The Christian Century from 2007-2024. Her interviews, book reviews, and feature stories have garnered numerous Associated Church Press awards. Her podcast "In Search Of"[13] won best podcast of the year from the Associated Church Press in 2021.[14]
Themes and style
[edit]Frykholm's work, both scholarly and fictional, often explores the intersection of religious belief, community formation, and individual experience. Her writing is characterized by a deep understanding of religious tradition alongside a willingness to examine how these traditions adapt and evolve in contemporary contexts. With High Hawk, Frykholm brings her scholarly interest in spirituality into the realm of fiction, creating narratives that explore the human search for meaning and connection.
Awards and recognition
[edit]PEN/Hemingway Long List for High Hawk 2025.[1]
Religious Communicators Council Award of Merit for High Hawk 2025.[15]
Englewood Review of Books: Top Ten Important Novels of 2024 for High Hawk 2025.[16]
Associated Church Press—Award of Excellence for In Search Of 2021.[14]
Associated Church Press—Award of Merit for “Stitched together community” 2018.[14]
Associated Church Press—Award of Merit for interview with Katharine Hayhoe “A climate scientist talks—respectfully—to climate skeptics” 2018.[14]
Associated Church Press—Honorable Mention for “Credible fears: Central American women seek asylum” 2015.[14]
Associated Church Press—Award of Excellence for “Fit for ministry” 2012.[14]
Associated Church Press—Honorable Mention for “Seminary for teens” 2010.[14]
Louisville Institute Research Grant for Julian of Norwich: A Contemplative Biography 2009.[17]
Lecturing Fulbright Fellowship to Kyiv, Ukraine 2003-2004.[2]
Interviews and Reviews
[edit]Interview with University of Iowa Press.[18]
Interview with Religion and Politics.[19]
Review of High Hawk in Colorado Review.[20]
Review of High Hawk in The Christian Century.[21]
Review of High Hawk in Notre Dame Magazine.[22]
Review of High Hawk in Englewood Review.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Announcing The 2025 PEN America Literary Awards Longlists". PEN America. 21 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ a b c "About". Amy Frykholm. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ "Sage Mountain Institute | retreats". Sage Mountain Instit. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ "High Hawk | University of Iowa Press - the University of Iowa".
- ^ "Amy Frykholm". Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ "Oxford University Press - Rapture Culture". global.oup.com. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ "Julian of Norwich". Paraclete Press. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ Benjamin, Amy (2012-07-27). "See Me Naked: An Interview with Amy Frykholm | ARC: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera". arcmag.org. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ "Christian Understandings of the Future: The Historical Trajectory". Fortress Press. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ "Wild Woman: A Footnote, the Desert, and My Quest for an Elusive Saint". Broadleaf Books. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ "Journey to the Wild Heart: Four Invitations to Contemplative Living". Orbis Books. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ "Hour of Light". Amy Frykholm. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ "In Search Of". The Christian Century. 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ a b c d e f g "ACP Awards". The Associated Church Press. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ Council, Religion Communicators. "2025 Wilbur Award Honorees, Award of Excellence and Award of Merit Recipients | Religion Communicators Council". Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ Smith, C. Christopher (2024-12-19). "Twelve Important Fiction Books of 2024! - Page 6 of 12". The Englewood Review of Books. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ "News". Louisville Institute. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ "5Q Interview: UI Press Author Amy Frykholm | the Writing University - the University of Iowa".
- ^ "See Me Naked: An Interview with Amy Frykholm | ARC: Religion, Politics, et Cetera". 27 July 2012.
- ^ "High Hawk".
- ^ "Understanding reservation life".
- ^ "What I'm Reading: High Hawk, Amy Frykholm | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame".
- ^ Hannan, Maryanne (2025-02-26). "Amy Frykholm - High Hawk - A Novel [Review]". The Englewood Review of Books. Retrieved 2025-05-09.