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Nov 20, 2024
Three Poems and a Nomination
This has been a season of struggle for me. I am challenging myself to enter the sanctuaries I find throughout my days. I’m pleased to...
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Nov 15, 2024
Poetry Event in Goshen
Hi friends. I want to let you know about an upcoming poetry event with which I am involved, for those that live in the area and might...
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Nov 6, 2024
"How We Get Through This" Published Today in Snapdragon's Compose Issue
Last night, Jacinta White, Editor of Snapdragon Journal, decided to pour herself into getting the next issue of the journal out early. ...
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Oct 28, 2024
Two Poems in One Art
Two new poems of mine are published today in One Art. “Illness” is a perspective on prayer, and “Like It Was” comes from the layers of...
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Oct 11, 2024
“Burning Bush” in Autumn Sky Poetry Daily and “To Time” in Amethyst Review
I am grateful to have my poem, “Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus),” published today in Autumn Sky Poetry Daily . This poem means a great...
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Sep 23, 2024
“Sometimes I fall” in Amethyst Review
I’m pleased to share a new poem published today in Amethyst Review. You can view the poem here . It touches on mystery, paradox, and...
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Jul 1, 2024
“Immersion” in Gyroscope Review’s Summer 2024 Issue
I’m glad to share that a favorite poem, “Immersion,” is part of the Summer 2024 Issue of Gyroscope Review, released today! As I seek to...
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May 30, 2024
Guest Post on Wild Roof Journal's Substack
This week, I’m honored to contribute a guest post to Wild Roof Journal’s Substack page entitled “On Not Becoming My Rejections (or...
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May 12, 2024
“Lost Creek Wilderness (Communion)” on The Dewdrop
At key moments in my writing journey, when I have felt like giving up, someone from The Dewdrop has appeared in my inbox with...
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Apr 7, 2024
Dr. Martina McGowan Coming to Fables in Goshen
I'm honored to play a small role in an exciting poetry event happening in Goshen at Fables Books on Wednesday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m. In...
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Mar 13, 2024
“Our Violence” in Wild Roof Journal, Issue 25
You can find a new poem online today in Wild Roof Journal’s Issue 25, Gallery 3 – “Our Violence.” This poem is a prayer for peace in the...
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Dec 14, 2023
"Intact" Part of tiny wren lit's The Half-Life of Echoes
A new poem, “Intact,” is part of tiny wren lit’s newest print anthology, “The Half-Life of Echoes: Poems About the Power and Fragility of...
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Nov 30, 2023
Two Poems in ONE ART
I’m honored to share two new poems posted today in ONE ART. The first, “My Loves, the Earth, My Bones,” considers our beautiful Earth...
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Oct 21, 2023
Book Signing at Fables in Goshen
As part of Downtown Goshen’s First Friday events on Friday, Nov. 3rd, I will be at Fables Books signing copies of my new poetry...
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Sep 30, 2023
"Mirrors" Nominated by BHR for Best of the Net 2023
I’m extremely honored that Blue Heron Review has selected my poem, “Mirrors” as a Best of the Net nominee for 2023. “Mirrors” appeared...
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Jul 22, 2023
"First, the Daffodils" in Tiny Seed LJ
I know the picture accompanying this post is not a photo of daffodils, but somehow, I don't have a good daffodil photo! You *can* find a...
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Jun 16, 2023
“Western Tanager” Part of Deep Wild Vol. 5, and “Only Silence” in Crosswinds Poetry Journal Vol. IX
Deep Wild 2023 came in the mail today! It is a gorgeous volume of poems, essays, and stories from the backcountry. (Visit Deep Wild’s...
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May 21, 2023
"How the Maple" in EcoTheo Review and "Mirrors" in Blue Heron Review
I have two new poems out this month to share. The first is in EcoTheo Review. Lately, I have been in one of those seasons when I feel...
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May 13, 2023
An Interview and Poem, 'Aspirations,' on The Dewdrop
As the advance orders period for Away comes to a close (one week left!), I am incredibly honored to have a poem from the book,...
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Apr 29, 2023
Poem Share from Away, Section 4
This week brings us to the final poem share, this time from section four of Away. Section four centers on renewal. One day, I was...
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