When I first took the internship at Narratively, I promised myself I'd use my time there to inch my way out of my comfort zone and write stories that challenged my skill set. So, I was beyond thrilled when my…

This fall, I had the pleasure of chatting with Reema Zaman, author of I Am Yours (Jan 2019, Amberjack Press). Reema's voice is brave, elegant, and more important than ever. It's one I strive for in my own writing. 

While…

Last week, I quietly celebrated 5 years of sobriety. 

When I first quit drinking, I was totally burnt from the road–depressed, uninspired and at a loss for where my life was headed. I wanted to keep in touch with…

Fun fact: March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Less fun fact: I have it, and it's not a party. 

Earlier this month, Vogue published an essay by Lena Dunham about her decision to have a full hysterectomy (she's also got the…

My very first interview as the Nonfiction editor at the 12th Street Journal came out this month! It's an interview with Danelle Morton, ghostwriter of Donna Brazile's "Hacks." 

Read it here.