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CV/RESUME

EDUCATION

 

M.F.A. Fiction Writing. Drexel University. 08/2021 – 05/2024


M.A. Teaching Writing. Johns Hopkins University AAP. 01/2019 – 08/2020 

Courses:  Teaching Writing; Teaching & Writing Narrative;  Teaching Composition at the College Level; Teaching Creative Writing; Reading Like a Writer; Fiction Techniques; Completing the Novel; Thesis: How Writing Can Be Used to Motivate At-Risk Youth, Help Overcome Trauma, and Become Better Students

 

B.A. Creative Writing with a Minor in Liberal Arts Theory of Astronomy. The University of Arizona. 2009 – 2014

PUBLICATIONS

"Being A Brother and Teacher of Neurodivergent," a non-fiction essay in Encephalon Journal, April 2024

 

 

"The Wendigo of Huron" a short fiction horror story in FALL 2023 SCARY STORY ANTHOLOGY in Back Roads Literary Review, October 2023

 


"Pop Goes the Weasel" a nonfiction in The Write Launch, July 2023.

 


"I am the Werepigeon" a micro-fiction in LEGENDS OF THE NIGHT SERIES in Black Ink Fiction, January 2023

 


"Beneath White Linen Curtains" a poem in Unlimited Literature, December 2022

 


"Understanding Mental Health in America" a non-fiction essay in DG Sentinel, August 2022

 


"Being Weird" a non-fiction essay in DG Sentinel, July 2022

 


"Spreading a Global Pandemic" a micro-fiction in Black Ink Fiction PESTILENCE ANTHOLOGY, August 2021

 


"My Brother" a poem in Poet's Choice ABOUT A WISH ANTHOLOGY, May 2021

 

 

"Yee Naagloshii" a flash fiction in Black Hare Press WEST ANTHOLOGY, May 2021

 


"Vampire Camping" a micro-fiction in Black Ink Fiction LEGEND OF NIGHT SERIES: BLOODLUST, April 2021

 


"Vampire Cave" a micro-fiction in Black Ink Fiction LEGEND OF NIGHT SERIES: BLOODLUST, April 2021

 


"Therapy Session" an Ekphrastic poem in High Shelf Press ISSUE XXIX, April 2021

 


"Hands in the Darkness" a poem in Dark Poets Club, November 2020

 


"The Banshee's Cry" a micro-fiction in Iron Faerie Press HAWTHORNE & ASH ANTHOLOGY, November 2020

 


"Going for a Drink" a micro-fiction in Fantasia Divinity HALLOWEEN FRIGHTS & AUTUMN DELIGHTS ANTHOLOGY, October 2020

 


"The Kelpie" a shorty story in Black Hare Press FANTASY LOCKDOWN ANTHOLOGY, September 2020

 


"The Keres" a micro-fiction in Eerie River Publishing DARK MAGIC ANTHOLOGY, September 2020

 


"A Mass Grave" a micro-fiction in Eerie River Publishing DARK MAGIC ANTHOLOGY, September 2020

 


"On the Edge of the Earth" a poem in Unlimited Literature, August 2020

 


"A Message to My fellow Millennials" a satirical article in High Shelf Press ISSUE XX, July 2020

 


"1921" short fiction in Black Hare Press TWENTY-TWENTY Anthology, Spring 2020

 


"Prayers on Deaf Ears" micro-fiction in Black Hare Press DARK DRABBLES #10 ANCIENTS, Spring 2020

 


"Medea" micro-fiction in Black Hare Press DARK DRABBLES #10 ANCIENTS, Spring 2020

 


"The Sinking of Port Royal" micro-fiction in Black Hare Press DARK DRABBLES #9 OCEANS, Spring 2020

 


"Will-o-Wisps" micro-fiction in Eerie River Publishing FORGOTTEN ONES ANTHOLOGY, Spring 2020

 


"Slaughs" micro-fiction in Eerie River Publishing FORGOTTEN ONES ANTHOLOGY, Spring 2020

 


"Stars Over Phoenix" poem in Allegory Ridge Magazine Aurora, Winter 2019

 


"A Bridge Outside of Limerick" novel excerpt in The Write Launch, Summer 2019

 


"Opening Night" article in The Jewish Times, August 2019

Writing Experience

 


Copy Writer, RELLO, Salt Lake City

2022

Collaborate with staff.  Write and publish blogs within designated times.

 


Writer, Dear World, Salt Lake City

2021

Ghost write stories about people's real experiences in a way that captivates audiences while bringing those stories to life.

 


Writer/Content Creator, The Sports Haven, Cleveland Ohio

2017-2020

Work with editing staff to write editorials and articles based on the current state of sports.

 


Freelance Writer, The Jewish Times, Phoenix Arizona

2019

Conduct interviews and publish an article for the Jewish Times as a freelance writer.

 


Freelance Writer, The Silicon Journal, Salt Lake City Utah

2013-2014

Research current events in the technological market, collaborate with editors, and publish articles and editorials for the website.

 


Sports Journalist, The Tucson Citizen, Tucson Arizona

2010-2012

Attend sporting events, conduct interviews with coaching staff and players, collaborate with editors, and publish articles.

 

 

 

Editorial History

Assistant Editor, ChildArt Magazine, International Child Art Foundation, Washington D.C.

2022-2023

Worked on The Power of Words as assistant editor. Collaborated with the editor. Conducted interviews with authors, wrote, edited, proof read, and revise articles. Overlook the product and verify that it is publishable.

 


Proofreader, The Paper Dragon, Drexel University

2022

Read and verify which submissions were acceptable.  Read through and polish any submissions for the editor