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The author in a purely aspirational state of COWGIRL around the age of 3.

Finding Agency in Childhood Trauma Narratives

March 19, 2025 Filed Under: News, Publications

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 […]

Molly Mccloy on the word DYKE on KJZZ

What do YOU think about the word dyke? Molly McCloy on KJZZ’s The Show

January 16, 2025 Filed Under: News, Publications

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 […]

Winner of the Red Hen Quill Prose Award: NINE GRUDGES!

December 22, 2023 Filed Under: News, Publications

Hey guys! Guess who won another award?!

My Nonfiction Essay “Tarzan and The Rabbit” was published in Foglifter Volume 6 Issue 2

May 9, 2023 Filed Under: News, Publications

Click here to read it. 2023 Foglifter pdf

I published an excerpt from my memoir!

September 6, 2020 Filed Under: News, Publications

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/

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