“Why I Write” was originally written for the 2014 Whidbey Island Writers Conference, where I will be one of the presenters. They posted it here. If you’re curious about the conference, you can read about it here. I tried not … Continue reading →
UPDATE: as of 9/28/15 I have parted ways from my representation. I am not seeking other representation at this time. I am now officially represented by Laurie McLean of Foreword Literary! I’ve known Laurie for a couple of years, and … Continue reading →
I’m overdue to overhaul this site and continue posting. I know, and I’m sorry about the delay. I’ve gotten caught up finishing the first draft of my novel-in-progress. And now I’m probably not going to get back to the site … Continue reading →
Readings are part of a writer’s life. Some love them, some complain about them, but we all need them. Readings are the one real chance we have to personally connect with complete strangers through our work. Yes, we count on … Continue reading →
In two days I leave for my final MFA residency. Beyond the normal fun, craziness, and learning, this residency will include a couple of special events: Graduation. By the end of the residency, I will have a graduate degree, and … Continue reading →
I went to my first writers conference this past weekend, put on by the Pacific Northwest Writers Association. As I made the drive up I5 from Portland to Seattle,* Scottish folk music blaring because it was that kind of day … Continue reading →
Everyone who has ever overcome shyness knows that it takes work. For me, that work began in earnest when I started the MFA program at Whidbey. I promised myself that I would volunteer for everything. I would speak up in … Continue reading →
—————————————————————————————– Newsflash: my poem “Society” has been accepted by 42 Magazine! —————————————————————————————– When I was an undergraduate in Religious Studies* I ran across the word “liminal” and fell in love. Who knew that there was a word for that in-between … Continue reading →
Newsflash: My essay “Engineering Coincidence” is in the current issue of Cirque. You can purchase a copy or read it online here. —– I’ve been feeling lately like the tarot card The Fool. I’ve got graduation approaching, and as it … Continue reading →
A few days ago, I ran across a blog post by New York literary agent Sarah LaPolla, Damn Yankees, in which she talks about the too common us-them mentality of writers who self-publish and those who publish traditionally. She makes … Continue reading →