Author. teacher. mother. singer.
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I'm an author, professor of writing and literature, college entrance essay coach, mother, public speaker and musician. My first book Petal Pusher, a memoir, was published in 2007 by Atria/Simon & Schuster. For the past few years I've taught writing and literature at local universities, memoir writing courses and workshops, "college entrance essay boot camp" at the Loft literary center, and tutored students privately with their college entrance essays. I became a mother in 1998, meaning I'm a mom, so I could go on and on about the endless gifts brought to me from both my son and parenting.
I received an MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Minnesota in 2004. Back in the so-called day I played guitar and sang in the Minneapolis based all-women indy rock band Zuzu's Petals. I grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. I'm currently writing at least two books. I'm also the co-founder of MORNINGSIDE AFTER DARK, a live winterlong storytelling and music series.
I received an MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Minnesota in 2004. Back in the so-called day I played guitar and sang in the Minneapolis based all-women indy rock band Zuzu's Petals. I grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. I'm currently writing at least two books. I'm also the co-founder of MORNINGSIDE AFTER DARK, a live winterlong storytelling and music series.
What keeps me busy
TeachingHelping others by sharing my personal passions for the written word, I can be found teaching at Minneapolis/St. Paul area universities.
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WritingI always have something "in progress," but check out what I have published.
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MusicI have set some of my words to melodies, check out a sample here.
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up with lipstick and powder.
up with lipstick and powder.