I write poems, short stories, personal essays and, occasionally, longer fiction. I am very grateful to all the wonderful writers and teachers who have fueled my love of words since childhood.

My creative works have been shared by a number of journals, publishers and outlets, including Rough Cut Press, Ecological Citizen, Rattapallax, the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council, Bowery Poetry, Rogue Agent Journal/Sundress Publications, Querencia Press, OnBeing from APR and Stanchion Zine. 

I've been granted multiple writing recognitions, including prizes from the Poetry Society of Virginia (2021) and Fish Publishing (2020), a fellowship from the Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing (2020), and a 2023 Best Microfiction nomination (more complete award and publishing history available here). I also developed a Poetry Pen Pal Project for the North-Central Region of the Poetry Society of Virginia in 2026. 

Here are some poetry samples. 

Along with creative works, I produce news and analysis for multiple sites. I've written for NPR, Discover Magazine, Art News, Earth Island Journal, and others. Visit my non-fiction portfolio to learn more. I'm a visual artist, library assistant and art teacher.