I've said this before and I'll say it till the world gives them more credit: my students are awesome. Every week at our creative writing group meeting, one or more of them blow me away with their compassion, creativity, writing ability, and overall heart. Because I believe the world can never contain too much ambient … Continue reading Inspiring teen moments from writing club
Month: November 2018
When Winter Comes Early
No one was prepared. Least of all the city street sweepers. It's the middle of November--the time of year for fall color and cozy sweaters and cute pumpkin-bedecked porches. It is most certainly NOT the time of year for several inches of wet, heavy snow that sticks around indefinitely even in the sunshine. But that's … Continue reading When Winter Comes Early
Flash Fiction contest win and reading
I am honored to announce my flash fiction story "Fish Bones" has been named a winner of the "Get to Work" flash fiction contest sponsored by the SVSU Writing Center. It will be published in an upcoming edition of the community journal Still Life. I was also invited to read my piece at "The Work Project," … Continue reading Flash Fiction contest win and reading