I'm a writer, teacher, and lifelong student of the creative process. My work explores place, memory, identity, class, and the complexities of rural life. I'm interested in the stories landscapes hold, the experiences that shape us, and the ways our relationships with people and place influence who we become.

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My creative practice is also shaped by a love of the natural world and a long-standing background in yoga and meditation. These influences inform how I approach writing, teaching, and the creative process—with curiosity, attention, and a willingness to look more closely at the stories we tell about ourselves and the places we call home.

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Through writing, teaching, and workshops, I explore how paying attention to our surroundings, our bodies, and our lived experiences can deepen our creative work and our understanding of ourselves.

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My essays and articles have appeared in Cleaver Magazine, HerStry, Impost, and Hippocampus Magazine, among other publications. My work has been anthologized in Rivers, Ridges, and Valleys: Essays on Rural Pennsylvania, a WCoNA Book of the Year finalist, and DINE. I have reviewed books for Colorado Review and Hippocampus Magazine for many years.

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I teach writing at the college level, speak on writing and the creative process, and lead writing and embodiment workshops. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from Wilkes University.

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Through my Substack, Root Down to Write Up, I explore writing and the creative life through craft, embodiment, and the art of noticing.

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