Mount Washington, New Hampshire
In October 2025, I planned to collect not one, but two high points in the Northeast. The concept was solid: Fly to Bangor, Maine, to meet E, my hiking buddy, then tackle Katahdin and Mount Washington back-to-back. We allowed a…
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After Dinner Conversation
Pleased to share that my short story “A Witch of Squash and Maize” appeared in the February 2026 issue of After Dinner Magazine. This story explores the themes of agency, abuse, and free will, and also comes complete with conversation-starting…
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Humana Obscura, Spring 2025
Excited to announce that my poem, “Black Hills,” is featured in the spring issue of Humana Obscura! For those unfamiliar, Humana Obscura is a breath of fresh air in the nature genre, dedicated to publishing poetry and art that reflects…
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mojo, Fall 2024
Thrilled to share that my poem, “The Names of God are Seven,” appears in the latest edition of mojo, published by Wichita State. This edition, mojo20, is their first installment since COVID and marks a delightful (and distinctly absurdist) return…
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JAKE, June 2024
Ever wondered what goes on inside a snake’s mind? It’s more than just rats and cozy rocks to hide under… but not much more. Discover the rich inner life of one young ball python in my latest, “Narcissus at the…
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Bruiser, Summer 2024
It’s funny how cyclical life is. Two years ago, I was grieving a really miserable breakup and treating that problem with the universal, one-size-fits-all solution: martial arts. I’d started jujitsu and was processing the new reality I lived in with…
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Ghost Girls, Volume 3
We’re back, with the first publication of 2024! I’m pleased to share that my work, On the Unfathomable Loyalty of Pain, appears in the third volume of Ghost Girls. Over the past few years, I’ve developed a really pernicious habit…
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Black Mesa, Oklahoma
And for my next trick, I’ll be climbing a mountain in the desert! Wait, hang on, I’m getting a note here. What’s this? You say we’ve already had one desert mountain? Well, what about second desert mountain? For better or…
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Witness Magazine, Vol. XXXVI No. 2
I’m honored (and a little awed) to share that my work appears in the latest issue of Witness Magazine, produced by Black Mountain Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This magazine consistently publishes insightful, arresting, and timely work…
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Lovely as Marrowbone Longlisted for the Uncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize
Super excited to share that an excerpt from my upcoming novel Lovely as Marrowbone was longlisted for the Uncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize! This piece has been a long time in the works (and may one day even see the…
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