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Octopus Books risograph print

HOW HELD

2014 VOICEMAIL POEMS
2019 OCTOPUS BOOKS

He holds my birthday like a national holiday.


A poem about an emotionally abusive partner leaving a voicemail on my birthday, six years after moving to the other side of the country.

Originally published in 2014 by Voicemail Poems, it later found new life when it was selected to be part of a broadside collection, risographed by Zachary Schomberg of Octopus Books.











PERSONAL

A writer and curator exploring the liminal spaces of the literary arts. I am the author of two chapbooks and have fiction, reviews, and poetry published widely. My interest in how words can be experienced has led to solo work and collaborations to create installations, music performances, broadsides, karaoke, and video poetry. I founded and directed Till, a literary organization that offered an annual writing residency, and am currently co-director of Cadence Video Poetry Festival at Northwest Film Forum.

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PROFESSIONAL

Approaching communications and creative direction with a storyteller’s craft and a poet’s ear. I have more than a decade of experience increasing engagement with meaningful brand experiences through creative approaches. My unique blend of marketing, programming, and writing skills allows me to understand and connect with a wide spectrum of audiences. I have defined and produced end-to-end experiences for artists, businesses, consumers, and stakeholders while growing followings and margins across industries.

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