Blog 13 I struggled to come up with the topic of this blog. For a while, I thought I’d write about shipping container homes, which I’ve recently become obsessed… Read More
Genre: Literary
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Blog #13 Hi Friends! I’m excited to tell you about an awesome project that I’m involved in, and one that is very important to me. I was recently asked… Read More
Mom’s Birthday
My mom turns 61 today. Once upon a time, it looked like she wouldn’t make it to 53. I was spending time at home with her after having graduated from… Read More
Influences
At tonight’s emerging artists conversation, an audience member asked about our artistic influences. My fellow artists gave very lovely and articulate answers, and I thought I’d use this week’s blog… Read More
Cover Judging
Working with artists on covers is one of my favorite kinds of collaboration (full disclosure: I don’t do many collaborations; rather a lone wolf usually). I’ve been fortunate enough to… Read More
Feeling Stuck
I don’t believe there’s such a thing as writer’s block. I find that once I make myself sit in front of the computer or at a coffee shop with my… Read More
I’m Sick of Reading Stories by Dead White Dudes
I write blended fiction, usually of two or more genres. I love speculative fiction and everything it encompasses. My stories contain elements of fantasy, horror, southern gothic, the supernatural, and… Read More
Love is and List Poems
Two years ago around this time of year I was listening to NPR’s poet-in-residence Kwame Alexander talk about how kids are great teachers of love, and he shared a wonderful… Read More
The Rookery- New Creative Writing Series
Welcome to The Rookery, a quarterly creative writing series published by the Creative Pinellas’ Arts Coast Journal that welcomes fledgling new voices and seasoned writers alike. I am beyond excited… Read More
Grief
I’ve heard many people say that they channel their grief into creativity, and as I write this blog entry, I wonder how they manage, and at what point the desire… Read More