Today, CHEAP POP published my micro-fiction "Polaroid Snapshot: Skinny Dipping in the Little Juniata River." You can read the story here. It's a quick read, so I hope you'll spend some time on their site and check out some of the other excellent micro and flash pieces over at CHEAP POP. It's an exciting way to kick... Continue Reading →
News: “Lucky Strikes” and “Waking the Dreamer”
I'm excited to announce some recent publications! I'm excited to see both of these pieces out in the world. One is a short story, "Lucky Strikes," which you can find over at Souvenir Lit. (While you're there, be sure to check out the other fantastic work in the issue!) You can read "Lucky Strikes" here. The... Continue Reading →
News: “The Survivors,” published in DUENDE!
I'm excited to announce that my short story "The Survivors" has gone live in the fourth issue of Duende Literary. You can read my story here, but be sure to check out the other fantastic works of poetry, prose, and hybrid writing in the issue! Click here for the splash page into Duende, issue #4. Duende is operated by the... Continue Reading →
Creative Writing, Service Learning, and Significant Detail: Reflections on a Panel Discussion
Last Wednesday, I participated in a panel discussion about the role of creative writing in service learning. Sponsored by GW's Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service, the event paired me with Kendra Thompson of 826DC, a nonprofit that provides young learners with programs and resources that develop their creative and expository writing. Kendra... Continue Reading →