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I recently wrote an article exploring a crucial but often overlooked aspect of writing about childhood trauma: agency. Too often, trauma narratives focus solely on suffering, making them emotionally overwhelming for both writers and readers. But when a protagonist—especially a child—takes action, even in the smallest way, the story transforms. It becomes not just a […]

I recently had the pleasure of joining KJZZ’s The Show for an interview where I shared stories, laughter, and my thoughts on redefining the word “dyke.” We explored how storytelling can reshape conversations and create space for change. Huge thanks to KJZZ for this opportunity! You can listen to the full interview here. Let me […]

My memoir Nine Grudges: The Spiteful Origins of the Happiest Dyke on Earth won the 2023 Book Pipeline award for Nonfiction! See details here: https://bookpipeline.com/2023-unpublished-results

Click here to read it. 2023 Foglifter pdf

 I was made into a cartoon character for Chapter Two of Henry Barajas’s nonfiction historical civil rights comic. 

I published an excerpt from my memoir! See page 39 of Issue 41 of The Blue Mesa Review and read my chapter, “Fragile Donkey” https://bmr.unm.edu/