Poet, Creative Nonfiction Writer
Publications & Prizes
Creative Nonfiction
Book:
Otherwise, I’m Fine (University of South Carolina Press, 2025)
Poetry
Anthologies:
Listen Here: Women Writing in Appalachia (University of Kentucky Press, 2003)
, Claiming the Spirit Within (Beacon Press, 1998)
Books:
Blue Star (Press 53, 2016)
, Piece Work (Cleveland State University Poetry Center, 2007)
, Sherry's Prayer: NC Textiles 1967-2004 (North Carolina Humanities Council, 2004)
, Los Hijos (Longleaf Press, 2002)
, Unravelings (Longleaf Press, 1998)
, Snake Dreams (Night Shade Press, 1994)
Journals:
Atlanta Review
, , English Journal
, , Rhino Magazine
, Prizes won:
KY Foundation for Women Grant; KY Arts Council Fellowship; WSFC Arts Council Residency Award (2); NC Arts Council Fellowship in Writing (2); Linda Flowers Prize; CSU Poetry Center First Book Award; Zoe Kincaid Brockman Award (NCPS); Residency Fellowships: Willapa Bay AiR; Wildacres; Hambidge Center for the Arts; Virginia Center for the Arts.
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Gives readings:
Yes
Travels for readings:
Yes
Identifies as:
White
Prefers to work with:
Adults, Teachers
Born in:
Asheboro
Raised in:
Asheboro,
NC
North Carolina
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Last update: Jul 31, 2025