Capturing a Moment in the Life of a Writer

Capturing a Moment in the Life of a Writer

True story. Sometimes the writing feels impossible. More specifically, the organization of the writing. The structure of a chapter. The narrative arc of a manuscript. What exactly is going exactly where? How are all those facts, all these thoughts and feelings, all...
Publication Announcement—Sometimes They Say Yes!

Publication Announcement—Sometimes They Say Yes!

I’m excited to share the reprint of an essay dear to my heart, “Geraniums” on Short Reads. Short Reads publishes new and previously published flash essays, one a week. You can read “Geraniums” here. How this happened: I haven’t been submitting much. I...
A Day in My Life

A Day in My Life

I wrote an essay for Big Table Press for their This Year: 2025 project, which they describe as “building a living time capsule or a conversational archive or a collection of days.” When I signed up earlier this year, the roster of writers was full and I was on the...
Covid Update: Misery Loves Company

Covid Update: Misery Loves Company

[Due to my website being offline while it was being redesigned, this update was previously posted only on Substack and Facebook.] Thank you to everyone who responded with your Covid stories. I’m sorry you suffered, and for those still suffering, and I’m also comforted...