My Words.
Over the years, I’ve been every kind of writer, from novelist to “Sorry-I-Dinged-Your-Car door-Here’s-My-Number” scribbler. Here are a few samples of my work.
FICTION/POETRY
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A struggling mother’s life is upended by a relationship with a mysterious stranger.
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In the near future, a young woman questions her decision to sever all ties to her memories and emotions.
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A young boy struggles to understand a family trauma and the role that aliens played in it.
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A poem about memory and trauma
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A poem about lightbulb jokes
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A poem about the death of Optimus Prime
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A shy football player forms an unlikely friendship with an aromantic
NON-FICTION
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An essay on why we write.
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On New York breakups and the lessons of the subway
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On depression in the era of remote learning.
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How the mystery of love evolves over time.
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On oaths taken as boys and young men.
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A defense of teaching English
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If we outlaw snake juggling, the wokes win.
LETTERS
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An open letter to the graduating class of 2022.
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An open letter to the graduating Class of 2021
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An open letter to the graduating class of 2020
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An open letter to the graduating class of 2019
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An open letter to the National Taser Association