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.
Finalist honors: 2022 River Heron Poetry Prize

I learned this week that a poem of mine made it into the top five in the contest.
New book review out in Salamander

Amy Roma’s real-life accounts of Central American refugees seeking sanctuary was a sobering read.
A “Sweet’ month for poetry

A finalist nod in a competition after years of trying made for a
No coincidences: Miami on 3/30, a reading, & so much more

A trip to Miami to read at The Betsy ended up being meaningful in more ways than I expected.
Reading in Miami! Listen in (and thank you, SWWIM!)

An unforgettable opportunity: A reading at the Betsy Hotel in Miami.
Good news in hard times

A Pushcart nomination for a special poem was an expected boost.
An origin story: New poem on Sweet Lit

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 enough to warrant a “pinch me” reaction. Add that to the fact that my poem is featured alongside another writer I feel like I virtually […]
Noteworthy? They think so. Grateful for acknowledgement by UCity Review

As I write this, it’s April 11, 2021, just over a year since the pandemic changed life as all of us know it.
Author’s Talk podcast in Superstition Review

It was exciting to share a few tips on navigating writer’s block on Superstition Review’s Author’s Talk podcast.