Flash Nonfiction Published in Anthology
My flash nonfiction piece, “Truants,” was recently published in S/He Speaks 4: Voices of Women, Trans & Nonbinary Writers (Moonstone Press, 2026).Read more
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Reading in Philadelphia
On June 6, I joined other contributors to S/He Speaks 4: Voices of Women, Trans & Nonbinary Writers (Moonstone Press, 2026) in a reading at The Rotunda on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to reading “Truants,” my flash nonfiction piece included in the anthology, I read two poems from my forthcoming chapbook, Joy’s Book of Essential Sass and Necessary Tears (Prolific Pulse Press, 2027). The reading was hosted by Cassendre Xavier and Tom Daubert.Read more
Upcoming Reading in Philadelphia
A big thank you to Cassendre Xavier and Tom Daubert for including my flash nonfiction in S/He Speaks 4: Voices of Women, Trans & Nonbinary Writers (Moonstone Press) and for inviting me to participate in the reading at The Rotunda on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Read more
Poem Published in Paper Dragon
My poem, “Beyond the Bone Orchard of Discarnate Dreams,” has been published by Paper Dragon, the literary journal of Drexel University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program. This volume was edited by Ron Harris and features fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and art. Paper Dragon is a member of the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses. Read Volume 11 of Paper Dragon Read “Beyond the Bone Orchard of Discarnate Dreams”Read more
Virtual Reading 30th Poetry Ink
I spent a delightful afternoon with several other poets reading our poems that were included in the 30th annual Poetry Ink anthology (Moonstone Press, 2025). The event was organized and moderated by Larry Robin.Read more
Poem Published in Anthology
My poem, "A Breath Taking Sensation," has been published in the 30th Annual Poetry Ink anthology (Moonstone Press, 2025).Read more
Poetry Chapbook Accepted for Publication
My poetry chapbook, Joy’s Book of Essential Sass and Necessary Tears, has been accepted for publication by Prolific Pulse Press. Founded and managed by Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld, Prolific Pulse Press is a micro press that publishes poetry, novellas, and experimental manuscripts. Prolific Pulse Press is a member of CLMP (Community of Literary Magazines and Presses).Read more
Poem Published in The Broadkill Review
I’m honored that my poem, “The Topology of My Bones,” has been published in the 2025 Summer/Fall Issue of The Broadkill Review. Based in Milton, Delaware, The Broadkill Review publishes fiction, poetry, essays, reviews, and visual art. The Broadkill Review is an imprint of the Broadkill River Press and is a member of CLMP (Community of Literary Magazines and Presses). Read "The Topology of My Bones." Read more
Poem Published in Cool Beans Lit
I’m delighted that Cool Beans Lit has published my poem, “The Spinning Specter.” Cool Beans Lit, a literary and arts magazine, publishes fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, book reviews, author interviews, visual art, and photography. Published in Los Angeles, Cool Beans Lit, is edited by Lauren Avedis. The art editor is J.L. Stagner. Cool Beans Lit is a member of CLMP, the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses. Read “The Spinning Specter.” Read the Summer 2025 issue of Cool Beans Lit.Read more
Poem Published in Anthology
My poem, “Earth to Teresa,” was recently published in S/He Speaks Three: Voices of Women and Trans Folx (Moonstone Press, 2025) edited by Cassendre Xavier and Tom Daubert. Read more