I was thrilled to have an essay of mine titled "Rebirth Beside the Baltic Sea" published today in the summer issue of Still Point Arts Quarterly (on pages 16 through 25). In this essay, I describe backpacking I did in Sweden during a family vacation last summer, which I also describe in Chapter 12 of … Continue reading Check out my latest essay in Still Point Arts Quarterly
Category: News About Me
My essay “Coining Out” has won Honorable Mention in Four Tulips’ New Beginnings Writing Contest
I was honored to learn last week that an essay of mine titled "Coining Out" was chosen as an Honorable Mention for creative nonfiction in the New Beginnings Writing Contest hosted by Four Tulips, an online literary magazine. "Coining Out" describes the goodbyes I had to say at the conclusion of my partial hospitalization for … Continue reading My essay “Coining Out” has won Honorable Mention in Four Tulips’ New Beginnings Writing Contest
Finding My Way Home will be receiving a 2025 FAPA President’s Book Award
I was thrilled to learn earlier this week that my book, Finding My Way Home: Fighting Depression Backpacking in Central Florida, will be winning a 2025 FAPA (Florida Authors and Publishers Association) President's Book Award. Winners are selected in several categories and receive either gold, silver, or bronze medals. I've been selected to receive a medal … Continue reading Finding My Way Home will be receiving a 2025 FAPA President’s Book Award
Thank you to Kate Moses and everyone at Craigardan!
I just had the privilege of spending a magical week in the Adirondack Mountains at the Craigardan Spring Writers Retreat, learning from distinguished author Kate Moses and three brilliant women who will certainly also soon be distinguished authors. I highly recommend this program for any new creative writers looking to learn from the best. After … Continue reading Thank you to Kate Moses and everyone at Craigardan!
Thank you, Sunshine Book Co.!
We were privileged to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with our friends at Sunshine Book Co. yesterday for their author celebration behind the bookstore. Thanks again to the Merrick family, and the other authors with whom we spent the early afternoon. Claire was also a trooper and didn't even demand a cut of sales. We hope … Continue reading Thank you, Sunshine Book Co.!
Come join me (and other authors) at Sunshine Book Co. in Clermont on Saturday, April 26th
Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day, and I'm thrilled to be joining Sunshine Book Co. for its Independent Bookstore Day celebration all day this Saturday, April 26th at their store at 647 Lake Avenue in Clermont. Among the festivities will be local authors showcasing their books, and I'll be one of them! Sunshine Book Co. is … Continue reading Come join me (and other authors) at Sunshine Book Co. in Clermont on Saturday, April 26th
Check out my latest love letter to the Green Swamp on FloridaHikes.com
I was honored (again) to have Sandra Friend, the author of The Florida Trail Guide and many other great books on backpacking, post another essay of mine on the FloridaHikes.com. The piece, titled "A Forest is Reborn in the Green Swamp," recounts my experiences hiking and backpacking in the Green Swamp East Tract this spring … Continue reading Check out my latest love letter to the Green Swamp on FloridaHikes.com
Thank you to Writer Advice for posting my article on its “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” blog
I was honored to have an article I wrote about the creation of my first book published yesterday on the "You Can't Make This Stuff Up" blog found on the Writer Advice website. My article, titled "What Happens When an Author Responds to a Fanboy Email," describes how author Diana Helmuth inspired my book. Writer … Continue reading Thank you to Writer Advice for posting my article on its “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” blog
Thank you to Sandra Friend for Posting My Piece on FloridaHikes.com!
I was honored today to have Sandra Friend, the author of The Florida Trail Guide and many other great books on backpacking, post my first article on the FloridaHikes.com website and feature me as an author there. The piece, titled "It's Raining in the Ocala National Forest," is a humorous account of my first backpacking … Continue reading Thank you to Sandra Friend for Posting My Piece on FloridaHikes.com!
My book is now on sale at Sunshine Book Co. in Clermont
I'm thrilled to announce that my book has now been picked up for sale at the Sunshine Book Co., a local independent bookstore located in a pretty house in the heart of Clermont's historic district. This is the first bricks and mortar store to sell my book, so I'm thrilled to now be there! They … Continue reading My book is now on sale at Sunshine Book Co. in Clermont
