Poetry
“Thoughts on You” in Forum Literary Magazine, May 2024
“Salmon Fishing on the Oregon Coast” in the Wingless Dreamer Publisher’s Sea or Seashore Poetry Anthology, August 2022
A Collection of Pandemic Poems, September 2021
“I don’t remember” Eclectica Magazine, April/May 2019
“Ready to Eat” The Canticle, Spring 2017
“Climbing Up the Wasatch Mountains” Rumi Poetry Club ‘Sand and Sky,’ May 2017
“La Recette” The Canticle, Spring 2016
“Summers in the City” CityWeekly, June 2015
Events
Poetry Reading at the Forum Magazine Launch Party (San Francisco, CA) May 2024
Poetry Reading at the Utah Arts Festival August 2021
Poetry Reading at Central Book Exchange (SLC,UT) September 2019
Poetry Reading at Central Book Exchange (SLC,UT) April 2019
Poetry Reading at the Utah Arts Festival June 2018
Rumi Poetry Club ‘Sand and Sky’ Launch Party (“Climbing up the Wasatch Mountains” published) 2017
The Canticle Launch Party (“Ready to Eat” published) 2017
Freelance Services: Alpha and Beta Reading
Since May 2020, I have freelanced on Fiverr, helping clients with their writing needs. You can learn more about my services HERE.
Reporting: News & Crime
Fulltime Remote Safety Alert Writer and Editor for Citizen (August 2020 – June 2022)
Commended for my high-quality writing and reporting of “Inferno Consumed Row of Commercial Buildings” in Los Angeles that informed Citizen users while CTR skyrocketed.
Praised for my superb writing and impressive results from my report on “Hours-Long Vehicle Pursuit of Armed Man,” which achieved hundreds of shares and high CTR.
Garnering hundreds of shares and contributing to a goal of DAU, my superb reporting of “Blaze Consumed Roof of Five-Story Building” in NYC earned me company-wide recognition.
Blogging: The Best of the Best Blog Posts
Let’s Talk Poetry – 9 Blog Posts on Poetry You Should Read Today!
Reflection: Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
“The story of Harry Potter should be treasured for what it teaches children and adults. That love, friendship, and family should be valued above all else.”
“Is the story of Harry Potter a bad influence because of the elements of witchcraft and wizardry?”
Going Old School with Jack White: Review of Boarding House Reach Show
I attended one of Jack White’s “NO PHONES ALLOWED” shows, and it was epic!
Journalism: Arts & Entertainment
Staff Writer for the Arts & Entertainment desk at The Daily Utah Chronicle (2017-2018)
My article 5 Horror Movies that Subvert Tropes of Gender, Race and Politics became a Finalist in Feature Writing for 2018 Mark of Excellence Award (Region 9) presented by the Society of Professional Journalists.
To Binge or Not to Binge? Episode 1: “Stranger Things 2”
I pitched this original story idea on ‘bingeable entertainment’ when Stranger Things was one of the hottest topics on campus. My pitch turned into the first of a series that continues today.
Beer 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Brews
I pitched the original idea and wrote this 21+ article to go over the basics of beer, one of my favorite things on this planet.
Full list of Clippings HERE