PinnedPublished inWholistiqueThe Impersonator in the MirrorA look at how impostor syndrome and creative anxiety are ruining my writing and hurting those around me.Jun 30, 20217Jun 30, 20217
Published inAn Injustice!“You Have to Scream:” — an interview with Nique CraftNique Craft was a force to reckon with, making national headlines as a protester in Pittsburgh. Read an interview with them from June 2020.Nov 11, 2021Nov 11, 2021
The First Ride (was Barely a Ride at All)For a couple years now I’ve been working on a novel about train hoppers, but I’ve only really hopped one train.Aug 31, 20211Aug 31, 20211
Mental Health in the Deodorant AisleI’m not sure how I feel about receiving mental health advice in the men’s aisle at Target.Aug 18, 20212Aug 18, 20212
The Vote You Didn’t Know You HadA look at the things felons lose upon reentry into the world (and a few they can regain)Jul 31, 2021Jul 31, 2021
Watching the Read ReceiptReading through old Facebook messages and sending new ones I know can never be read.Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 2021
The Scent of ImaginationStruggling to write during the pandemic, I turned to fragrance to trick my brain into creating again.Jun 26, 2021Jun 26, 2021
Published inThe StartupThe Pains and Pleasures of RitualsMany authors have quirks or habits they lean on in order to write, but sometimes these are more inhibitive than helpful.Sep 8, 20201Sep 8, 20201
The Selfishness of My Self-LoathingI cycle between personal disappointment and being appalled at this feeling in a world with much bigger problems to worry over…Apr 16, 2020Apr 16, 2020