Introducing Bloodstream: Memory, Roots and Place
The cover of my new book, Bloodstream, is final! This passion flower nods to the collection’s themes of memory, Southern roots, and the fluid boundaries between human and natural worlds.
Book Birthday! The Grief Committee Minutes turns 1!
A year isn’t a long time, yet it can feel like an eternity. Cheers to all who have traveled my book’s journey with me so far!
“Write it down”: My notebook discovery
I never thought I’d say it. A notebook can be a writer’s best friend. They can be beautiful, and — had you asked me just over a month ago — I would have said, also completely useless. I was wrong.
Go, little book, go!
The Grief Committee Minutes was named a finalist for the 2025 Eric Hoffer Award in the poetry category.
Writing (and writers) for dear life: AWP2025
Signing, selling and trading books, cultivating friendships and participating in two separate readings made this conference truly one for the books.
AWP and LA, here I come…with bells (and books!)
This will be my 4th AWP conference…but my first-ever with a debut book of poems in hand to sell and sign. I’ll also be participating in first off-site reading in years with an incredible group of women poets. I can’t wait!
When memory speaks louder
Facing the future and a key life transition: so much gratitude & respect for all who have been a part of my journey.
What a year! 2024 goes out with a bang!
It is hard to believe that exactly one year ago, I was sending out submission after submission of my first book manuscript, hoping for the right publisher. Despite having been lucky enough to receive a few finalist nods from a few nice competitions, the book was not landing. I wasn’t sure quite what to do […]
Launch party for TGCM is in the books!
Launch party for TGCM is in the books! My book launch party was amazing. Unforgettable. Full stop. And my heart is so full! It’s been a little over two weeks since the event I’d planned for months finally took place, at the beautiful Matheson History Museum here in Gainesville, and I’m still feeling the thrill […]
Book Launch Event is Oct. 26!
I’m so excited to share that my Book Launch Event for The Grief Committee Minutes will be Oct. 26 at the Matheson History Museum in Gainesville, Oct. 26 from 5-6 p.m.! Everyone is invited! I’ll do a short reading, sign books, and hope guests will stay until 7 p.m. or later to mix & mingle […]