Writing
Christian fiction, non-fiction and academic research
NON-FICTION
With All Your Mind: Autism and the Church
‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind…’ But what if your mind works differently?
Autistic people see the world differently. Sadly, many autistic Christians do not feel fully included in their local church. It doesn’t have to be this way. In this short book I draw upon interviews with autistic Christians and my own experience of being on the spectrum to explain what autism is, how autistic people approach spirituality, and what aspects of Christianity autistic people often find difficult.
Using a blend of Biblical teaching, scientific research and personal stories, With All Your Mind is a practical guide to welcoming autistic people into the body of Christ.
What Readers Are Saying
★★★★★
“This booklet does an excellent job of presenting a quick overview of autism and then presents the way autistics deal with church, spirituality, and the different ways they may approach God. ”
Susan H. — Goodreads
★★★★★
“An nice concise and informative read. Gives a good insight and practical advice for churches to support people with autism.”
Rhona M. — Goodreads
★★★★★
“Erin Burnett has written a book that is much needed and very valuable. It gives clear arguments backed up by science and Biblical texts but also shows considerable humility and grace in its expression.”
Matthew T. — Amazon
SCHOLARSHIP
Articles & Research
A selection of my academic papers and online articles
2026
Women Aboard a Man’s World: The Role of Women in Maritime ChaplaincyThesis
Master of Theology, University of Aberdeen
2022
A Mind that Works Differently – The Church and Autism
Presbyterian Herald
2022
Feature — Premier Christianity
2020
‘Different, not less’: Pastoral Care of Autistic Adults within Christian ChurchesPeer Reviewed
Practical Theology journal
2019
An Investigation into Societal Pressures Faced by Japanese Christians
Paper — Global Undergraduate Awards Summit, Dublin
FICTION
Novels & Short Stories
Liza’s Avenger (Flagship Fiction, 2015) — A Christian fantasy for children and young teens. The story of Hikari, a young girl plunged into a perilous journey through the Maysea Continent — a novel about adventure, loss, and the choice between revenge and reconciliation.
Short stories: Are You There, Hanako? (Creatures and Curiosities, 2017) and Temporal Shift (Tense Situations, 2015).