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I am passionate about the power of story, and love to quip that I am a “poetry evangelist”.
Too often I’ve had people confess that they are afraid of poetry, that they expect it to be difficult to understand, that they don’t know how they should respond to it. I love being able to introduce readers to poems to convert them to poetry, like offering a beautiful bonbon. Unwrap it, nibble its edges, poke a curious tongue into its delectable filling, let its sweetness melt and delight.
Story has the power to engage, to build empathy, to create momentum that can change the world. And it can transport us to magical parallel worlds, where we find moments of solace and inspiration. I am grateful for the work I do in helping writers believe in and hone their words – and in bringing readers to those stories.
Above all things I value inclusive community building, teamwork, integrity, and especially the magic that happens when passionate, creative people collaborate. I am an arts activist and an art-trepreneur; an editor, a writer, and a story doula.