Though I would love to spend all my time writing and being outdoors, I do have to plug away at my day job sometimes. However, I feel very lucky, as my day job is working as a Production Ceramicist and making ceramic fish! I’ve recorded some footage of the fish-creating process and of me at…
Author: madisonellingsworth
Finishing the 67: Saddleback and The Horn
Last August I finally finished hiking the 48 4,000 footers of New Hampshire, and this summer I am aiming to finish the 67 highest of New England. I recorded some of my New Hampshire hikes on my YouTube channel, and plan to record my remaining 67 hikes, too! Ideally a few of the upcoming hikes…
A Week at the Wigtown School of Writing in Scotland
I spent a week this April at the Wigtown School of Writing in Wigtown, Scotland, attending a writer’s workshop that focused on world-building and the art of effective storytelling. This was a wonderful experience that allowed me to fully immerse myself in the world of writing, and to explore all of the amazing bookstores that…
“Depths of Winter”
My micro fiction piece, “Depths of Winter,” is now available in Rock Salt Journal! This is a reprinted story that was originally published in the 2024 Summer Issue of the Maine Natural History Observer. It is a seasonally appropriate piece and I hope that others enjoy! It can be found at this link.
“Shrimp Tails”
My piece, “Shrimp Tails,” is now live in the 21st volume of Lumina Journal! It has been a joy to work with this publication over the last few months. Though I was not able to attend their launch party on Thursday, I had a wonderful time at their pre-launch last month in New York City,…
“Growing House”
When it rains, it pours! Another new story of mine is out: “Growing House” has been published in Apple Valley Review. I think this is a wonderful publication and I feel so lucky that my work has found a home in it. AVR has chosen some excellent pieces for this issue, and I encourage everyone…
“At the Auction House”
I am so so thrilled to announce that my flash fiction story, “At the Auction House,” has just been published in Fractured Lit! It is such an honor to be in this prestigious publication, and I hope that this piece resonates with others. It was a joy to write! It is available at this link.
“Fat Boy”
My piece, “Fat Boy,” is now available in the Maine Organic Farmer and Gardener, the official publication of Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA). The piece can be found on pages six-seven. This story details one of my family’s experiences with “Pests”—the theme for this issue. It has been published in the physical edition…
“Waiting for Change”
My flash fiction piece, “Waiting for Change,” is now available to read in Gargoyle Magazine! I am honored to have been featured in this publication, especially because of its connection to George Washington University, as my mother attended for her freshman year of college. I hope that others enjoy this story (like many of my…
“Shrimp Tails” — Video
Over the weekend I had the honor of being a part of the pre-launch party celebration for the twenty-first issue of Lumina Journal, as my piece, “Shrimp Tails,” will be featured in the upcoming publication! This was such an exciting opportunity. I traveled down to NYC for the weekend and spent the evening at Jade…