Moore camping in the Holy Cross Wilderness in Colorado during high school.
Courtesy | Cameron Moore

In this Quick Hits, Assistant Professor of English Cameron Moore talks Middle-earth, sailing, and Pilot G-2 0.7 blue pens.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grow up?

War correspondent.

What is the best pen money can buy? 

Pilot G-2 .07, blue. Perfect for grading.

How did you meet your wife and why did you fall in love with her?

Wendy and I were freshmen together at Spring Arbor, but I thought she was a sophomore because she already knew everyone on campus. We were good friends; I fell in love during senior year when I realized that in addition to being smart, kind, fun, and beautiful, she had the same vision of the good life that I did. We’ve been delighting in the adventure together ever since then.

What do you look forward to most in your workday?

The moment in class where the magic happens, when all our discussion about a text leads us to realize collectively the beauty of what we are reading.

What is your favorite conspiracy theory?

A couple years ago, my friends and I had a conspiracy theory night where everyone had to present a conspiracy theory and why we should believe it. I walked away half-convinced by all of them; the Phantom Time conspiracy, that the medieval years from 614-911 were fabricated, was the most fun.

What is your best piece of advice for achieving success after college?

Choose community.

What is something you’ve never done but always wanted to try?

Sailing while doing some kind of work that requires singing shanties.

What book character would you be and why?

Any hero from J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium; who doesn’t want to live in Middle-earth?