From pregnant teens to concert violinists to neurotic artists and obsessive janitors, my characters attempt to understand themselves and the world around them.
From pregnant teens to concert violinists to neurotic artists and obsessive janitors, my characters attempt to understand themselves and the world around them.
Literal Latte, Nervy Girl,
Stringtown, Storyglossia
Semi-Finalist Raymond Carver
Short Story Contest, 2017
Shortlist The Masters Review
Volume V Anthology 2016
Shortlist Fish Publishing
Flash Fiction Prize 2016
Finalist GlimmerTrain's Award
for New Writers 2011
Sitka Center for Art & Ecology
National Advisory Council
of Graywolf Press
Advisory Council for Portland Arts & Lectures' Youth Programs
Gray Family Foundation
MFA in fiction, Antioch University LA
AB in public policy, Duke University
By Accident, a novel manuscript
Over the last several years, I've written my first novel manuscript, By Accident, a character-driven work of literary fiction about motherhood, friendship, art and surrender. Through my characters' attempts to understand themselves and the world around them I am able to confront the complexities of being alive. Recently completed, I will be looking for representation soon.
For short bursts of inspiration I have been writing and teaching short stories and flash fiction.
Creativity fuels introspection, action, and transformation
As an active member of my community, I've dedicated myself to creating space for emerging and experienced writers and artists to explore and be inspired. From my classroom experiences to my support of artist residencies, my commitment to independent presses, and my experience as an arts in education facilitator and coach, I've seen the power of voice and the importance of hearing, experiencing and understanding people of all backgrounds.