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…
“The Count”
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…
Maine Friends of Animals Flatbread Community Bake
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…
A Week In Texas
Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin—farewell! We ate delicious food, saw incredible botanical gardens, and visited some of the most beautiful art museums I have ever seen. I am so grateful to have had the chance to check out these cities. That said, in the wake of the election, I am also grateful to live somewhere…
“The Smaller Me Inside Of Me Who Could Have Lived Here”
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…
“I Blew Out the Birthday Candles”
My piece, “I Blew Out the Birthday Candles,” has just been published in the Fall 2024 issue of LIT magazine. It is an experimental piece which uses a real event and real people to create a fictional world and fictional narrator. It is published as a “Hybrid” story for this reason. Publication Journey: This piece…
Visiting Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary
The time had come for another trip, and so off my boyfriend and I went, to Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary! We spent our first week in Austria, biking and basking in the beauty of Innsbruck and Salzburg. This was my first time in the alps and I was blown away! We got to enjoy…
Finishing the 48: Week One
This summer I am planning on hiking the 48 4000-footers of New Hampshire. I started to hike these mountains years ago with my family and have slowly been chipping away at the list. However, I want to take advantage of my time and ability, and have decided to (ideally) complete the list by the end…
“Lumpless”
My piece, “Lumpless,” has just been published in The Palisades Review. It is a very personal, creative nonfiction story about my father. Publication Journey: I wrote this piece and submitted it to The Palisades Review only. I quite enjoy their nonfiction work, and felt that my writing style could be a good fit for their publication….
“Depths of Winter”
My piece, “Depths of Winter,” has just been published in the newest issue of the Maine Natural History Observer! This story focuses on an experience I had earlier this year, in the woods close to my home. Publication Journey: I wrote this piece specifically for the MNHO, as I was inspired to write about Maine’s…