• Article published in Raw Lit

    My article The Day I Believed in Aliens has been published in Issue 4 of Raw Lit magazine. The essay describes the hardships of dating later in life. Let me know if you can relate! I’m excited to be part… read more

  • Essay published in Midstory Magazine

    I’m excited to announce that my essay Not in the (Motherhood) Club was published today in Midstory Magazine. The article shares my experience as a mid-life woman who never had children and now finds herself a step-grandmother. This is my… read more

  • Wilmington’s Lie: A Book Review

    The 125th anniversary of the Wilmington NC coup is upon us. To mark the anniversary, I recommend reading Wilmington’s Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy by David Zucchino. I’m embarrassed to admit that despite… read more

  • No Cows were Harmed By These Cowbells

    It’s that time of year. You smell brats on the grill. You taste pretzels and malty beer. You feel a refreshing breeze. Uh, scratch that last part. No cool breeze makes its way to North Carolina in September. But somewhere,… read more

  • The Most Famous Author You’ve Never Heard Of

    Last year when Icelandair announced a non-stop flight between my mid-sized city and Reykjavik, I jumped at the opportunity. With only one other non-stop to Europe, getting to the continent in only 6 hours was an obvious choice. And so… read more

  • Please Don’t Ask Me What I Like to Read

    I saw her out of the corner of my eye, watching me as I hovered over the display table. I’d circled it four times already, running my hand over the books, marveling at their sleek feel and their unbroken spines.… read more