
Special commission: UF College of Pharmacy dean send-off, July 2022
I had the pleasure of reading and writing a poem as part of a farewell celebration for Dr. Julie Johnson, a distinguished UF leader.

I had the pleasure of reading and writing a poem as part of a farewell celebration for Dr. Julie Johnson, a distinguished UF leader.

I learned this week that a poem of mine made it into the top five in the contest.

Amy Roma’s real-life accounts of Central American refugees seeking sanctuary was a sobering read.

A finalist nod in a competition after years of trying made for a

A trip to Miami to read at The Betsy ended up being meaningful in more ways than I expected.

An unforgettable opportunity: A reading at the Betsy Hotel in Miami.


This week, I had a poem publication that is especially “sweet”. My poem “In The Hollow” appeared on Sweet: A Literary Confection’s stunning new website, which alone would be meaningful

As I write this, it’s April 11, 2021, just over a year since the pandemic changed life as all of us know it.
It was exciting to share a few tips on navigating writer’s block on Superstition Review’s Author’s Talk podcast.

No nominal excitement here. Much gratitude to Split Rock Review & Concrete Wolf Press for their support.

Being asked to give a presentation on poetry to my former teachers and classmates was an unforgettable experience.