Last update: 05/2021
Poetry
Christine– a poem inspired by the Parker-Hulme Murder.
Phantom– an acrostic poem about possession.
Demon at My Window– poem about a little girl capturing a demon.
Nonfiction
Highly Recommended Podcasts– podcasts of interest to the weed enthusiasts.
RPG Nightmares– horror games to play with friends.
Chronic Chills– a roundup of stoner horror movies.
Best Podcasts for Teens and Kids– roundup of podcasts for young listeners on a variety of subjects.
Podcasts to Prepare Your Kids and Teens for the Future– a roundup of podcasts geared toward young listeners to help them understand topics like racism, activism, and more.
Upgrade Your Writing Business in 2021 with These Podcasts– a roundup of podcasts to help writers level up their craft and business.
Ripped from the Headlines– a review of the Law and Order fan podcast, Ripped from the Headlines.
Beauty of the Macabre– an interview with horror writer Crystal Connor.
Interview with Editor, Writer, and Producer Tonia Ransom– an interview with producer of NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Podcast Tonia Ransom.
The Heartbeat of Horror– an interview with horror writer Cass Khaw.
Does She Make You Scream?– a write up of the term horror babe and what it means for the horror genre.
10 Best Horror Poetry Collections of 2020– roundup of horror poetry collections published in 2020.
6 Offbeat Christmas Horror Movies– a roundup of Christmas horror movies that are both parts jolly and terrifying.
Percival Plinth Peoples’ Prize Presented to Local Artist with Powerful Personal Perspective– article and interview with Thurston County local artist, Nancy Thorne-Chambers.
Your Guide to Africanfuturist Science Fiction– a primer for the africanfuturist literature published in Tordotcom.
Olympia Searches for New Poet Laureate– article about my town’s recent search for a poet laureate.
Finding a Sense of Belonging Through Writing Communities: an article on local writing communities that are holding steady through the pandemic by being online.
Is it Demons or Bad Pipes: Review of Evil’s 1st Season: review for Tor Nightfire of the TV show Evil.
Word Matters Review: a review I wrote of the Word Matters Podcast for Discover Pods.
Jonah Barrett and the Race to a Debut: article highlighting a local writers kickstarter to fund their debut short story collection.
We Are Not Entertained– a writing craft article about what I’ve learned as a slush reader and judge about what keeps stories from being accepted and how to fix those issues in your own stories.
An Oasis of Sound– article highlighting a local musical collaboration aimed to bring live classical music into people’s homes.
Correspondence from the Love Underground– side writing project revolving around dating, sexuality, romance, and love.
Seven Black Women You’d Want on Your Side in a Horror Movie– list article about black women in horror.
LGBTI– career website that I am the lead article writer for.
Where to Find Christmas Lights in Olympia and Surrounding Areas– article for Thurstontalk featuring the best lights around town.
Oly Eats Food Tours Allows Locals and Visitors to Take A Bite Out Of Olympia– business article highlighting an Olympia food tour company.
Oly Old Time Festival: An Interview with the Sassafras Sisters– interview with band the Sassafras Sisters.
Tacoma Art Museum Receives First Arts Education Grant in Ten Years– article on Tacoma Art Museum’s recent grant win and recent exhibits.
10 Podcasts for the Queer Community and Their Allies– a collection of podcasts by queer people and for queer people that ranges from gay sports podcasts to queer fantasy audio dramas.
An Interview with the 2020 Country Dance World Champion Maddie Bee– an interview I did with the 2020 Country Dance World Champion.
Two Local Visual Artists Selected for Virtual Coronavirus Exhibits– article showcasing artists Benjamin Saucier and Caelin Lee virtual exhibitions.
Fiction
Unwanteds– science fiction story where a homeless man reaches out to his estranged daughter to help him solve a haunting.
Dead Children Stop Playing for Ungrateful Audiences- horror story written like a news article reporting on a haunting.
A Crisis– science fiction story that reflects on the difficulties of the future and self.
Pew Pew– dark gay sci-fi story about two friends who play video games as a way of coping.