About me

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My trauma-sensitive writing and advocacy gives voice to survivors of war, displacement, and sexual violence. This work coalesced in Nermina’s Chance  (Atmosphere Press), a novel whose protagonist escapes war in 1992 Bosnia.  As an adjunct to my research on war-related trauma, this work of historical fiction approaches the aftermath of war in an intensely personal way. 

I lead creative writing workshops, both in person, and in virtual spaces spanning the globe. The Nermina's Chance  book tour throughout Bosnia (Aug-Sept 2022), and a return visit in 2024, provided me opportunities to engage with people of all ages in discussions about the impact of intergenerational trauma resulting from war and displacement.

I've been awarded a residency (October 2025) at  the Croatian Literary Translators' Association in Zagreb.

My Prose and poetry has appeared in a range  of literary publications, such as: Pembroke Magazine, Split Rock Review, Thrice Fiction, Bellevue Literary Review, Tahoma Literary Review, Barely South, and Wilderness House Literary Review.

I earned an MFA in fiction from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where I served as managing editor for the literary journal Chautauqua.

Recently, I've turned my attention to hybrid forms like prose poetry, flash fiction, and flash creative non-fiction. These compressed works provide me the opportunity to tinker to my heart's content, choosing each word with utmost intention and alacrity. Though my work often prods darker elements of human emotion, I remain primarily hopeful.