Novelist. Poet. Essayist.
I am a professional and creative writer living in Chicago, IL. I received a MA in English from Rhodes University in South Africa and a MFA in Poetry from Columbia College Chicago.
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As a writer, my work centers around the importance of narrative—whether my own personal story, the re-envisioned voices of my ancestors, or the adventures of a fictional character. As a novelist, I am currently writing in the romance genre, combining my passions for a good love story and for international travel. As an essayist, I am writing a personal memoir and continue to work on travel essays.
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In 2021, I was chosen as a Mentee for the Romance Writers of America RAMP program. I am a member of Chicago-North Romance Writers and Contemporary Romance Writers.
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In 2013, I received a two-week residency at the Vermont Studio Center and an Illinois Arts Council Grant.
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In Chicago, I participate in Poems While You Wait, a group of local poets who do typewritten poems on demand.
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For a list of creative writing publications, visit the "bio" page.
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Writing Samples
Here are some examples of my published professional writing.
Brochure Appeal Letter
Written for Victories Written for Victories
2019 2019
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Article Interview
"Fall Colors & Local Wines" "Andrew Harvey"
Written for Mindful Written for Mindful Metropolis
Metropolis 2009
2009
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Restaurant Review Article
"El Nuevo Mexicano" "Poetry Month"
Written for Mindful Written for Mindful Metropolis
Metropolis 2010
2011
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Essay Press Release
"Investing in Each Other" "Green Metropolis Fair"
Written for Mindful Written for Green Metropolis
Metropolis Fair
2009 2012
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