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A poem that explores the idea of donated organs holding the memories of the donor. 8

Poem: Cellular Memory

I wrote this poem after reading the psychological thriller “The Gift” by Louise Jensen, whose blog I followed long before I started reading her books. And the ones I’ve read so far are fantastic! “The Gift” deals with cellular memory...

What recurring theme appears in your writing? 4

What is the Theme of Your Writing Life?

I’ve been troubled by something I heard at a recent writing workshop. One of the authors said something to the effect that writers spend their entire lives trying to say one thing. I mentioned this at this month’s poetry night,...

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Out Now — “What are the Odds”

My short story “What are the Odds” is out now. It’s a short story about Lyra, a young woman who struggles with telling her sister she’s decided not to seek treatment when faced with a cancer diagnosis with a low...

Poem: Bridge 9

Poem: Bridge

The bones of the bridge tremble beneath the weight that I carry with me. I strain and pull it trying to reach the other side before the setting sun lowers beneath the horizon, but it snags and catches on every...