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Most ardently
Moonflake Press
I am delighted to have my flash story inspired by the relationship between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth published by Moonflake Press!!
“Still, the moon tells me to be patient.”
Sick of shadows
Nymphs publications
I am thrilled that this story story found a home at Nymphs Publications. This is the first short story that I’ve written inspired by Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “The Lady of Shallott.”
“I will get out of here if it is the last thing I do.”
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The Slipper
heartland society of women writers
I am delighted to have a short story published with Heartland Society of Women Writers! This is a retelling of Cinderella and follows her story after she marries the prince. I wanted to do a somewhat realistic portrayal of what royal women face and let’s just say, Cinderella may not have the happy ending we have come to expect.
“The pressure to be perfect is now a never-ending task.”
We could be stars
Mookychick
This is the second story I’ve had published that is based on fairy tales. For this one, I was inspired to write a retelling of The Little Mermaid. I have always loved the Disney movie of this tale, however, I also appreciate the complexity of the original tale. It’s that complexity that I hoped to capture in this short story.
“I am not destined to be divine.”
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Villains Like Coffee, too
Kreaxxxion Review
I’m so happy to share my newest short story. It’s the first one I’ve had published that is based on fairy tales rather than mythology.
“The villain offered me one last glance before turning to collect her coffee.”
Athena’s Offer
Nymphs Publications
I am delighted to have another short story published by Nymphs Publications! This story is a retelling of the Judgment of Paris from Greek mythology, specifically focusing on Athena’s part.
“Even Zeus’ head was not enough to contain my wisdom.”
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Eve
Headline Poetry & Press
I am honored to have been selected as one of Headline Poetry & Press’s regular contributors. The first piece I’ve had published with them is Eve. It is a feminist telling of Eve’s story after The Fall.
“The apples out here taunt me with their incompleteness.”
Aquarius
Nitrogen House
This flash fiction story is about how I relate to and interpret my Zodiac sign, Aquarius. I am thrilled to say that it was awarded 2nd place in Nitrogen House’s 2nd Flash Fiction Competition.
“How can you use me from my unapproachable peak?”
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pepperoni paranoia
Herstry
This is actually the first creative nonfiction story I’ve ever had published. It is about a time when I was in college and grappling with mental health problems. At the moment this story is based on, I didn’t yet realize that I was suffering from paranoia, but writing about it after the fact has made me notice things I didn’t initially take into count.
“Pepperoni is cunning. Like I said, it is clearly out to get me.”
The sphinx
nymphs publications
For this story, I wanted to retell the encounter between the Sphinx and Oedipus from the Sphinx’s perspective. I like adding new points of view to very classic tales (particularly adding a female lens) to give the original tales more depth.
“I have transformed my tongue into a smooth, velvety snake.”
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The sun / the moon / time
White Wall Review
For these three flash stories, I wanted to give human traits, desires, and feelings to celestial beings, in particular, to the sun, the moon, and the concept of time. These are more musings or the inner thoughts of these such beings.
“Why would I ever wish to descend from my place on high?”
persephone
nightingale & sparrow
Mythology obviously has a big impact on me since I continue to write about it. Persephone is actually the longest fiction story I have had published to date. I’m used to writing shorter, flash stories, however, this goddess had more to write about than I first thought.
“My mother could never fathom her precious, pure daughter wanting power.”
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Typography by JUDiTH+ROLFE
the birth of venus
toho journal
This was actually the first story I had accepted for publication. Similarly to my other flash story, Aphrodite, this also gives the backstory to how Venus became the goddess of love and desire.
“I knew as soon as I abandoned my shell to the salty water I would live a wandering life….”
To celebrate my acceptance, I commissioned this typography piece by JUDiTH+ROLFE.
Aphrodite
the Pinkley Press
The first story I ever had published was by The Pinkley Press. Click the link below to be taken to my story.
“Kneel before me, and I may indulge you with a whiff of my fragrance.”
Typography by Laura Hogg