I’ve spent the last twenty years building a life around creative writing. I’ve published essays, fiction, and poetry in journals including Hanging Loose Press, Hobart, and Sin Fronteras: Writers Without Borders. I’ve taught writers across genres and helped them publish work they’re proud to stand behind. I’ve been at the editorial table, reading slush piles, weighing pitches, and making calls about what gets published. This newsletter is where I share what I’ve learned and what I’m still learning.
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These letters are driven by a commitment to help writers strengthen their work, navigate the publishing world, and turn their art into an act of rebellion.