Residence at Write On Door County Productive

September 23-29 I spent a productive week at Write On Door County, a fantastic non profit organization that supports writing and the arts. The week there was part of my Hal Prize award for my poem "The Obligation." During the day the quiet, respectful staff worked in their office spaces,…

My Hal Prize Arrives in the Mail

Who would have thought a little poem about picking currants could mean so much? In the mail today came my Hal Prize, the tangible prize beyond the honor and the publication: a monetary prize, a week's stay at Write On Door County, and a lovely hand-crafted mug from Clay Bay…

Book Launch for A Hollow Bone is a Success

It may have been raining--downright stormy--on August 10, but over thirty people turned out to hear me read selections from my debut novel, A Hollow Bone. The Plymouth Public Library was the perfect place for me: plenty of room and the staff were so gracious and helpful. I choose three…