I am an award-winning educator with over twenty years of experience teaching writing. I love presenting on almost anything writing-related: the writing process, any aspect of fiction or poetry craft, building a writing life, writing for teens, and writing with teens. I’ve presented at conferences and events international, national, and local. I always enjoy course and campus visits and can develop a program specific to your needs, learning objectives, and budget.
I am currently booking for in-person and online events for the 2024-2025 school year.
Upcoming Events
Jackson Hole Writers Conference November 1-3, 2024
In Conversation with Katherine McGee to celebrate the publication of her new book A Queens Game, Main Street Books Saint Charles & The Saint Charles Public Library November 13, 2024
A Catalog of Burnt Object Book Launch in Conversation with Meredith Tate with Main Street Books Saint Charles & The Saint Charles Public Library March 18, 2025
The Novel Neighbor In Conversation with Andrea Scarpino, Saint Louis, MO March 20, 2025
Devany, Doak and Garrett Booksellers, Farmington, ME March 27, 2025
PRINT Bookstore, Portland, ME March 28, 2025
Past events
Kansas City Veteran Writer’s Workshop 2024
Associated Writing Programs: Kansas City 2024
Off-site AWP Event (poetry)
Wild Patience: A Poet Mom Reading Wednesday, February 7, 5:30-8:00 21c Museum Hotel, 219 W 9th St, KC 64105
AWP 2024 Panels:
Navigating Age-Based Audiences: Adult to Picture Book & Everything In BetweenNavigating Age-Based Audiences: Adult to Picture Book & Everything In Between with Linda Urban, Jennifer Moffett, & Jenn Bailey
10:35am – 11:50am on Thursday February 8, 2024
Location: Room 2102B, Kansas City Convention Center, Street Level
Why Take/Teach Kid Lit? Craft Arguments for Writers & Programs with Alexandra Villasante, Julie Schumacher, & Laurel Synder
Date/Time: 10:35am – 11:50am on Saturday February 10, 2024
Location: Room 2102B, Kansas City Convention Center, Street Level