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Tomorrow I’m Reading at the Valona Deli Poetry Series
Tomorrow I, along with Kirston Koths, will be featured at the Valona Deli Poetry Series. I’ll be reading from my debut poetry collection, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism. The event takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. in funky … Continue reading
Hope Blooms
It’s hard to have hope after the most qualified woman—technically the most qualified person, male or female, in decades—loses an election to a compulsive liar without an ounce of relevant governmental experience. But something about the fear and the shock, … Continue reading
Featured Reader at the Valona Deli Poetry Series
I’m excited to announce that my debut poetry collection, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, will be featured at the Valona Deli Poetry Series on Sunday, January 8, 2017. The event takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. in funky Crockett, … Continue reading
What I Learned At My Book Launch
Last Sunday I had my book release party at Swirl on the Square, a stylish local wine bar. I’ve never has a book published, so I’ve never has a release party. Or a book launch, for that matter. I had … Continue reading
In the Time of Wolves
Lately it’s been hard to get out of bed, much less write. But I managed to funnel all of my anger, disappointment, sorrow, confusion, and fear into a poem. It still feels kind of raw, this newly hatched work. But … Continue reading
Release Party Scheduled for Across An Aqueous Moon
After a year and a half of waiting, Finishing Line Press released my first book, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, last month. I am over the moon (no pun intended). I have scheduled a book release party (aka book … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving
Katie and I wish you a relaxing and abundant Thanksgiving! I’m terrifically grateful that Finishing Line Press accepted my manuscript a year ago and released my new chapbook, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, last month. It’s been an amazing journey into … Continue reading
Pre-Sale Orders Now Shipping
If you pre-ordered a copy of my new poetry chapbook, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, Finishing Line Press will begin shipping this week! So check your mailbox. It will be there soon! Thank you for your ongoing love … Continue reading
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It’s Here!
At long last, my first poetry chapbook, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, is here! Yes, it’s a few months late. But does that really matter at this point? I can honestly say, no, it does not. Any pain and … Continue reading
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The Waiting is (Almost) Over–An Update
I am tremendously happy to share that next week my daughter will begin attending the fabulous Open Mind School (OMS). This innovative private school, located in Redwood Shores, uses technology and rapid prompting method (RPM) to teach children with various … Continue reading
