Ron Starbuck

Poet

Houston, TX
Texas US

Author's Bio

RON STARBUCK is the Publisher, CEO, and Executive Editor of Saint Julian Press, a poet and writer, an Episcopalian, and the author of There Is Something About Being An Episcopalian, When Angels Are Born, Wheels Turning InwardA Pilgrimage of Churches, At the Still Point: In Conversation with Saint Julian, and You Are Accepted: In Conversation with Paul Tillich. These are all rich collections of poetry that trace a poet’s mythic and spiritual journey, easily traversing the paths of many contemplative traditions. For many years, he has been deeply involved in interfaith Buddhist-Christian dialogue. He holds a lifelong interest in literature, poetry, Christian mysticism, comparative literature and religion, theology, and various contemplative practice forms.  The Eternal Now: In Conversation with Paul Tillich, to be published in 2026, will be his seventh book of poetry.

Publications & Prizes

Anthology:
Pirene's Fountain 2014 VOL. 7, ISS. 15 (Glass Lyre Press, 2014)
Books:
There Is Something About Being An Episcopalian (Saint Julian Press, 2016)
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When Angels Are Born (Saint Julian Press, 2013)
Journals:
Levure Litteraire
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Loch Raven Review
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The Enchanting Verses Literary Review
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More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
American
Prefers to work with: 
Any
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
Leavenworth, KS
Kansas
Raised in: 
Houston, TX
Texas
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Last update: Aug 15, 2025