Just received my copy of Third Wednesday’s Winter 2025 print issue! This piece contains my short story, “The Smaller Me Inside Of Me Who Could Have Lived Here,” which was initially published this fall on their website. It is a beautifully done publication and I am so pleased that the editors made the piece available both online and in print.
My story can be found at this link: https://lnkd.in/eFUncYxs
Or purchased here: https://lnkd.in/eUWe_jRn
My short fiction story, “Hello, Happiness,” is now available to read in the newest issue of The First Line! I was struck by the concept behind this publication; every story uses the same first sentence—for the issue containing my story, the line was: “The parking lot was empty.” I found myself immediately inspired by this hook.
My piece is a little unsettling, a little sci-fi, and a little romance. I am so pleased that it was well received by the editors (my piece was one of eight works selected out of nearly seven hundred submissions! so exciting!), and I hope that others enjoy reading it as well. The hardcopy and PDF are available for purchase at this link.
I am so happy to announce that my short fiction story, “Reinventing Logan Roy,” has now been published in FRiGG Magazine for Issue 63: Fall/Winter 2024/25. I am very honored for this story to have found a place in this prestigious publication. My author’s notes are included at the end of this piece, and explain the personal connection that I have to the story, as well as the inspiration behind it.
I submitted this piece to FRiGG first, but sent it to several publications later in the year. Before it was accepted by FRiGG, I received encouraging rejections from On the Premises and Black Fox Literary, and a form rejection from Potomac Review. I had also submitted the story to the “Joy of the Pen” literary competition, but withdrew it after the piece’s acceptance.
I hope that others enjoy this absurdist, heartfelt piece as much as I enjoyed writing it. It can be found here, along with the rest of the issue.
My flash fiction piece, “Fish Film,” has just been published in Issue 5 of The Mersey Review. I wrote this piece while I was abroad this summer, and drafted it again and again in order to make it publication-worthy. I aspire to publication for all of my work, but I especially wanted this piece published, as my sister enjoyed reading the original draft so much.
Publication Journey: This piece was submitted to nine different publications before it was accepted. It received several encouraging rejections (Fictive Dream, Ghost Parachute) and several form rejections (Wrong Turn Lit, Splashland Magazine, Flash Frog, The Journal of Compressed Arts). After receiving the ultimate acceptance, I withdrew it from consideration in Hobart and Passages North.
Issue 5 of TMR can be found here. Happy reading!
My short fiction story, “Pairings,” is now available in ExPat Press. I was inspired to write this after celebrating my mother’s birthday. It uses repetition and metaphor to create a rhythm throughout the story.
Publication Journey: I wrote and edited this piece in one morning, overcome with inspiration. I then submitted it to Spellbinder and Fahmidan Journal, but it was accepted by ExPat on the same day, and so I withdrew it.
The piece is available at this link. I hope that others enjoy!
My short fiction story, “Taking the Steak,” has now been published in Literary Veganism! This is a story I wrote last year. It is meant to be humorous but is written from the heart, reflecting both my political and personal beliefs about animal rights and plant-based eating. The story is more topical than ever, as today is Thanksgiving. I wish everyone a happy holiday, and hope that they enjoy the piece. It can be found here.
Happy reading!
I am happy to announce that my short nonfiction story, “The Count,” has just been awarded Nonfiction Honorable Mention for Joy of the Pen 2024! This is a Maine-based writing competition held by Topsham Public Library, sponsored by several local organizations. This story is about a single day that I worked as a seasonal park ranger. It was written not long after I had left my position.
Publication Journey: “The Count” was rejected by two publications (Ninth Letter and Boulevard—both were not encouraging rejections) earlier this year before it found a home in Joy of the Pen. I am happy that the piece will be in a Maine-specific journal, as it is a Maine-specific story.
I am honored to have placed in this journal. Many incredible writers call Maine home, and the Joy of the Pen publishes excellent work every year. For these reasons, putting my work out into this community feels extra special. I am thankful to the coordinators and judges who worked hard to put this competition together.
This piece is available to read on the Joy of the Pen website, here.
Add it to your calendars: Maine Friends of Animals is having their annual Flatbread Community Bake on November 19th from 5PM-9PM! The profits from every pie will be donated to MFOA during this time. This is a wonderful event that benefits a crucial organization in Maine. Though our state has solidified more animal rights than most, there is always more that can be done. MFOA does important work—especially when it comes to legislation centering around animal rights and cruelty to animals.
It was my pleasure to paint the canvas MFOA sign that is currently hanging in Flatbread, advertising this upcoming event. A photo is included below.
Flatbread’s pizzas, salads, and desserts are delicious. If you can, I would highly recommend stopping by during the Community Bake (even if it is just to check out the sign 😋).
I made a video of our trip, which can be found at this link
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My flash fiction piece, “The Smaller Me Inside Of Me Who Could Have Lived Here,” has just been published online in Third Wednesday, and will be featured in the print edition of their winter issue later this year.
This is a story that explicitly examines the many feelings that come with pregnancy and miscarriage. I was inspired to write about it because of a dream that I had—a dream that helped me realize that I do not necessarily see motherhood in my future. In my interpretation, the narrator of this story is pregnant with a romantic idea of motherhood, loses this romantic notion, and is left only with the memory of what their life could have looked like.
Publication Journey: I had submitted this piece to two other publications (Necessary Fiction and Phoebe) that I thought it would be a good fit for, but withdrew the story as a result of its acceptance.
I am so thrilled to be featured in Third Wednesday and hope that others enjoy the story. It can be found here. Happy reading!
