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. 

I realized today just how long it's been since I posted any sort of official update. Folks have been reaching out to ask about new shows, and I thought now would be a good time to share where I am…

Get knocked down enough, and one of two things will happen: you'll either get stronger, or end up with full on concussion. 

For me, the making of Hungry Ghost was a little bit of both. 

When Kevin and…

story originally written for Ladygunn. read the full story here.

Ever want something you thought you’d never have? 

I have, more times than I can count. 

In April of last year I was…

I lost my job.

It was ideal. My highest paying babysitting job ever - $25/hr - all to look after a 4 year-old girl twenty minutes from my apartment. I’d even managed to convince her parents to delay my start…