Writer of facts and fiction
I write stories and novels inspired by sets of facts and bodies of knowledge. I'm a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, and my writing appears in Iron Horse, Stone Canoe, Sport Literate, and elsewhere. I'm at work on a novel about a strained friendship and short stories involving dandelions, exoplanets and a Mars rover.
As a writer for Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences, I report on faculty research in a wide range of subjects. In recent favorites I've learned that: the universe will end in a big crunch; politicians are not ignoring you, and improvising takes vulnerability and courage.
I love to connect with people in the writing community. And fellow runners and theater geeks, too.
Recent Blog Posts
It’s not crazy for a female athlete to want to live a full, mature life and also compete at the top of her sport. In fact, many gymnasts and runners are proving that it’s eminently possible.
A memorial for everything, almost. And if there isn’t one, make it up.
The descent from Acadia Mountain and the joy of engaging fully with the task at hand when there’s no other option.