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Category Archives: Publications
Story Included in New Chicken Soup for the Soul Anthology
I recently learned that my story, “The Most Popular Girl,” will be published in a new autism anthology called Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum. One of my writing goals for last year was to have an autism story … Continue reading
Story Included in DimeStories’ Inaugural Showcase
DimeStories is a cool little nonprofit organization that hosts monthly prose open mics in various locations around the country. Founded by novelist Amy Wallen in San Diego, DimeStories is now managed by Jennifer Simpson, an awesome nonfiction writer living in Albuquerque, … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, Memoir, Milestones, Social skills, Speech Delay, Writing Life
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Story Wins Award From Spruce Mountain Press
I just learned that my story, “Twisted Love,” won honorable mention in Spruce Mountain Press’ Past Loves Annual Essay Contest! Here’s what the judges at Spruce Mountain Press had to say: “[Y]our revealing story gives us an inside look at how … Continue reading
I Write Because…
My good friend and fellow writer, Jennifer Simpson, started a new creative project this summer called I Write Because…. What started as a writing exercise has grown into something much bigger, bringing writers together from around the globe to discuss … Continue reading
Second Guest Post at The 40+ Woman
This summer I was asked to do a guest post over at Michelle Murphy Zive’s new website, The 40+ Woman. This is the second installment of the two-part story: An Unplanned Life, Part 2. (See my previous post for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Adoption, Autism, Divorce, Speech Delay, Transitions, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Guest Post at The 40+ Woman
I was asked to do a guest post over at Michelle Murphy Zive’s new website, The 40+ Woman. Here’s the first installment of the two-part story: An Unplanned Life, Part 1. I’m thrilled to be helping start her new community of amazing … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Adaptive Horseback Riding, Adoption, Autism, Divorce, Speech Delay, Transitions, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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