Love–and truth–are necessary for healing. TRESPASS AND PROTECTION is a chapter excerpted from my memoir, SOUL CAT. I am currently seeking agent representation for this manuscript, which can be summed up in four words: Healing #MeToo with cats....

I wrote this poem at the beginning of the #MeToo movement, fully aware that it is–more than anything–our steadfast community of sisters that helps us heal and keeps us safe. I am so grateful to the exceptionally kind and talented...

Conducting research is one of the most satisfying aspects of writing for me. While working on GRAVEYARD SHIFT, I happily went down the rabbit holes of religion, capitalism, and authoritarianism to come back up with something that explores the mysteries...

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The hybrid form and use of white space in this story about love, racism, and violence felt like a necessary way of exploring the unbearable pain and isolation the characters experienced after the murder of their only child....

It was incredibly fun to write this irreverent story about a jealous newlywed who hires a hitman to kill her husband’s dog. My professor at the time, Robin Hemley, described the humor as that which builds upon itself like a...