Pushcart Prize

Pushcart Prize

What a week it’s been! I went away over Thanksgiving weekend for a quiet retreat with Scott–no wifi, no kids, no dog, no holiday. (Sorry Mom and Dad, but we needed the down time.) Despite unwinding, I had to check email on the phone once in a while to see...
Writing Classes: Story & Memory, Time & Place

Writing Classes: Story & Memory, Time & Place

I’ll be teaching two writing classes in St. Louis Park, MN in the coming weeks. Story and Memory is first at the St. Louis Park Library and the Lenox Community Center. Here’s the workshop description: Story and Memory: Are you full of interesting memories,...
Debuts

Debuts

Saturday I went to the Rain Taxi Book Fair, where I was proud to be part of two debuts! JoAnn Bren Guernsey’s chapbook, Tangled Strings, published by Red Bird Chapbooks made its first public appearance. I was editor and designer for the book. And my favorite...
Creatures Will Be Published!

Creatures Will Be Published!

My short story “Creatures” will be published in the next issue of Midwestern Gothic! I am especially excited for several reasons: 1. “Creatures” is part of the collection I’m working on. “The Herd,” which will be in this...
Published

Published

My story, “Wild Animal,” is now available in Storm Cellar.     Love this cover! Get your copy (print, PDF, e-reader) here. Would you think me less dignified if I admit to doing my happy dance right...

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