Professional Experience
Extremely online author of four books, co-editor of two anthologies, blogger, columnist, teacher, and editor available for manuscript consultation, ghostwriting, copyediting, and proofreading. Chicago, AP, MLA. Expertise in feminist issues and curiosity about nearly everything. B.A. in English, University of Toronto; M.F.A. in Fiction, Vermont College of Fine Arts; Ph.D. in Nonfiction, Bath Spa University.
Total Media Industry Experience
15 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Washington Post, The Guardian, Jezebel, Salon, L.A. Times, Cosmopolitan, Refinery 29, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Mic., Huffington Post, Electric Literature, NBC News Think, U.S. News, TIME, Dame
Other Work History
Creative Writing Teacher, StoryStudio Chicago and Loft Literary Center, 2010-present;
Distinguished Visiting Writer, Cornell College, Spring 2017;
Freelance Editor and Manuscript Consultant, 2000-2003;
Managing Editor, Insomniac Press, Toronto 1998-2000;
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, Google Docs, WordPress, Drupal, multiple custom CMSs, Canva, Zoom
Awards
Sonora Review Essay Contest, judged by Jo Ann Beard, Winner, 2018;
Minnesota Book Award, finalist in general nonfiction, 2016;
ALA Amelia Bloomer List, 2015;
NewCity Lit 50, 2014;
Ragdale Foundation Artist Residency, 2011
Associations
Association of Writers and Writing Programs, 2005-present
