Writer · Counselor · Human
Kirk Sheppard
He writes about everything.
But mostly about being human.
Kirk writes, photographs, counsels, coaches, covers theatre, and plans Disney trips. This site brings all of it together.
About Kirk
Kirk Sheppard spent twenty years managing professional wrestlers, fifteen covering Cincinnati theatre, and two decades sitting with people in their hardest moments as a licensed counselor. He's written novels, memoirs, devotionals, plays, and a guide to surviving Disney World.
All of it keeps circling back to the same territory: the difference between being seen and being known. What it costs to stop hiding the parts of ourselves we're most ashamed of. What becomes possible when we finally feel safe enough to tell the truth.
He hasn't figured it out yet. He just keeps writing about it.
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Featured book · A novel
Rope Burn
For fifteen years, Luke has been the most important person in a wrestling promotion that will never love him back.
A story about passion, sacrifice, and the slow realization that the things we give ourselves to most completely are sometimes the things that consume us.
Also by Kirk: Soul Audit, Jesus & Me, Broken Stools, The Magic of It All and The Search Party. Browse all books →
Work & creative projects
What Kirk Does
Writing, coaching, counseling, photography, theatre journalism and travel planning all have a place here.
Writing
Novels, memoir, essays, plays and weekly personal writing.
Coaching
Coaching for writers, performers and creative people who are building something, changing something or trying to get unstuck.
Photography
Story & Soul Photography covers theatre, portraits, events and people.
Off Book Cincinnati
Theatre criticism, essays, interviews, photography and arts coverage from around Greater Cincinnati.
Counseling
Kirk is a licensed professional clinical counselor with a private practice serving clients in Ohio and Kentucky.
Story & Soul Travel
Boutique Disney vacation planning, including personalized recommendations and trip support.
Events & appearances
Upcoming Events
Book signings, festivals, readings, workshops and other public appearances.
