I’m excited to share that my photograph “Before & Aster” has been published in Issue 13 of Wild Roof Journal. I captured this photograph while engaging in shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) on the lower elevations of Roan Mountain a few falls ago. About My Photography My interests as a photographer interweave well with my writing themes.… Read More
Poetry Published in Mildred Haun Review
I’m excited to share that two of my poems have been published in Mildred Haun Review Journal 2021: A Celebration of Appalachian Literature, Culture, and Scholarship. These were among my first works accepted by journals and I’m ever so grateful to the staff for including my work. I learned about this opportunity during Walters State… Read More
Poem in Maya’s Micros December Batch
I’m excited to share that my poem, “Like Shimarisu Do” has been published in Maya’s Micro’s December batch. Maya’s Micros features pieces of 108 words or less. It’s a feature of The Closed Eye Open, a website dedicated to art and literature. About “Like Shimarisu Do” This fun, brief piece took little time to scribe… Read More
Poem Published in Women Speak, Volume 7
I’m excited to share that my poem, “Samba” has been published in Women Speak, Vol. 7, edited by Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour. As part of the Women of Appalachia Project, the anthology features the works of Appalachian and Appalachia-based women. Starting in December and running through spring, a series of performances will be held… Read More
#amwriting: Giving and Receiving
This spring I unexpectedly found myself giving and receiving in two capacities: as contest judge for and entrant of NFSPS annual poetry contests. Read More
Poetry Published in Black Moon Magazine
Learn more about what I’m writing. My latest published poems, “[un]mask[ed]” and “Unchurched,” appear in Black Moon Magazine. Read More
#amwriting: Writing Prompts and Workshops
Has #amwriting become #notwriting? Want to change that? Learn five powerful ways writing prompts and workshops can help you. Read More
#amwriting: The Power of Peer Review
Whatever your creative endeavor, going it alone isn’t a 24/7 thing. Here are five ways a peer review group can help you improve your craft. Read More
#amwriting: on Ritual and Results
Establish a daily ritual to stay focused and regenerate creativity in your work. Check out these five ways a ritual can power your success. Read More
Sunrise to Sunset Poetry & Prompt
Enjoy poetry from sunrise to sunset, and try a prompt to spark your creativity. In just 20 minutes, you could have a draft. Read More