Molly McCloy is a four-time Moth StorySLAM winner whose work was recently profiled in O Magazine.
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StoryOly Storytelling Contest Winner
I’m honored to have won the StoryOly storytelling contest in Olympia. StoryOly, founded and hosted by Elizabeth Lord, celebrates the art of live storytelling and brings together writers, performers, and community members to share meaningful personal stories. It was a pleasure to participate alongside such talented storytellers, and I’m grateful to Elizabeth Lord and StoryOly […]
Huffington Post Feature: The Father-Daughter Relationship, Apologies, and Forgiveness
I’m honored to have my Father’s Day essay featured in HuffPost. “I Wrote A Letter To My Dad Demanding Apologies For The Cruel Things He’d Done. I Was Shocked By His Reply.” is an unusual piece for the holiday, since it addresses childhood trauma, but if you read the whole thing, you’ll get to this: […]
Featured on ARTWIFE Podcast | Hannah Harlee Interview
I was interviewed by Hannah Harlee for the ARTWIFE Podcast.
My KJZZ Interview About Using Humor To Address Childhood Trauma
The Brilliant Sam Dingman interviewed me for KJZZ’s The Show. We talked about healing and trauma and how a sense of humor is a kid’s best weapon.
I Was (at) Mortified!
The author, dauntless, reads from her teen diaries.
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?!
I Won a Book Contest
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 See details here: https://bookpipeline.com/2023-unpublished-results
My Nonfiction Essay “Tarzan and The Rabbit” was published in Foglifter Volume 6 Issue 2
Click here to read it. 2023 Foglifter pdf
My Story Grudge #7 Was Chosen for The Best of Risk! Podcast
Listen to my story Grudge #7 on the Best of Risk! podcast episode #26 here: Check out the full episode here.
Story Works Round Table with Alida Winternheimer
Story Works Round Table with Alida Winternheimer and Robert Scanlon