J.E. Sumerau is an award-winning researcher, novelist, and professor in sociology as well as the director of applied sociology at the University of Tampa. Her research focuses on the intersections of sexualities, gender, health, and religion in relation to systemic patterns of violence and inequality. As the author of over 70 works to date, her work has appeared in countless academic journals, edited volumes, and as monographs from multiple academic presses. She is also the co-editor of the academic blog site www.writewhereithurts.net. For more information on her work, please visit www.jsumerau.comor follow her on Twitter @JSumerau.