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Author of four books; the most recent: the poetry collection, SACRIFICIAL STEEL (Driftwood Press, 2025) & the essay collection, WRITING IS REVISION (Brill, 2024). My other published books: a story collection & novel.
PhD/MFA
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I know how you feel! My first poetry collection came out this week, and I have no idea how to talk about it. I'm with you--I can't believe we have to live through idiots bumbling us into a war. Again.
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No need to apologize! You must post a review of your review. So many people need to hear your voice.
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I appreciate it, Nathalie! The folks at @natflashfictionday.bsky.social are amazing and put together a fantastic day of prompts that lit a fire under me.
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Thanks, Tim!
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lovely, lovely piece.
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You're the best, Penni. Thank you.
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Nathalie, you're so kind! Thank you!
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Thank you, Lucienne!
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Hey, thanks, Sarah! Your poetry always inspires my work.
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Wow, thank you. You made me cry.
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Thank you, Peter. I really appreciate it!
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Roopa, thank you so much for reading my story!
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Hey, thank you, June.
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Thank you, Nina! I really, really appreciate you reading my story. It was a tough one to write.
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They have dress uniforms, blues and greens.
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Everyone is here. It's Act Up, crunchy old hippies, postal workers, Free Palestine activists, unhinged blue wave resist types, Our Revolution, retired suburban guys in WrestleMania hats, at least one furry
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Fantastic first flash! Congratulations, Raine!