Writing

Literary Publications

“No Sabo Villanelle,” “What is Cubanidad?,” “My mother collects superdocuments,” “222 deer, 101 squirrels, 99 butterflies,” “To Mother.” Palabra Press, Fall 2026.

“naturalized.” Pine Mountain Sand & Gravel: Appalachian Reclamation (Volume 29), Fall 2026.

“kentucki girl,” “if culture is magic, then assimilation is a dark art,” “when i ask you your language.” Azahares Literary Magazine, Spring 2026.

“Practicing the Alphabet.” Untelling Literary and Arts Magazine, Winter 2026.

“Peonies.” Scribeworth Literary Magazine, Fall 2025. 

“Kentucky Ocean,” “Flying Tortillas.” Women Speak, Volume 11 Anthology of The Women of Appalachia Project, 2025.

Literary Awards

Emerging Artist Award—Literary Arts, Kentucky Arts Council, 2026 – 2027.

“Why go?” Books By the Banks Poetry Contest 3rd Place Award, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 2024.

Writing Conferences

Tremont Writers Conference, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, October 2025.

Appalachian Writers Conference, Hindman, Kentucky, July 2024.