I had a great conversation with CQ Quintana for BOMB Magazine about Nine Grudges, family, memory, and what it means to turn some of the messiest parts of your life into a story.
Publications
MY FULL STOP INTERVIEW WITH ERIC ALDRICH
I talked with Eric Aldrich for Full Stop about Nine Grudges, the letter to my father that became the heart of the memoir, and how all those grudges eventually turned into a book.
GRUDGE MATCH: PHOENIX MAGAZINE
Robrt Pela wrote about Nine Grudges for Phoenix Magazine, talking about the book, my grudges, and the complicated family history behind them. I’m so happy to see the book getting some love in my hometown of Phoenix!
Finding Agency in Childhood Trauma Narratives
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 […]
What do YOU think about the word dyke? Molly McCloy on KJZZ’s The Show
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!
Hey guys! Guess who won another award?!
My Nonfiction Essay “Tarzan and The Rabbit” was published in Foglifter Volume 6 Issue 2
Click here to read it. 2023 Foglifter pdf
I published an excerpt from my memoir!
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/