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Tag: On that one-way trip to Mars

My book turns 10 this year!

I had a dream come true ten years ago. My book On that one-way trip to Mars was published in May 2016 — which is somehow a decade ago!

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May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Last flight for On that one-way trip to Mars

Sadly my first book, On that one-way trip to Mars, is now out of print. My publisher Bottlecap Press informed me that […]

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June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

A Year (& Decade) in Review: My 2019 Publications

As a new year and new decade looms, I’m reflecting back on the writing and publication success I’ve experienced. I still can’t […]

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December 27, 2019December 26, 2019

Give the gift of reading 🎁📚

Still need to do your holiday shopping? Why not give the gift of reading this season. If you’re looking for poetry I’ve […]

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December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

This week only: Buy my first poetry collection for 20% off!

Use your tax return for poetry during National Poetry Month! Through Saturday, April 21, you can buy my first poetry collection, On […]

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April 17, 2018

On that one-way trip to Mars reviewed in Agape Editions

My first book got some love today! Jennifer MacBain-Stephens, herself the author of three poetry collections, reviewed On that one-way trip to Mars in Agape Editions. […]

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September 18, 2017September 18, 2017

Interview in Rogue Agent

I was recently interviewed in Rogue Agent’s August issue! Editor Jill Khoury posed important questions about my journey toward writing poetry that describes the […]

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August 7, 2017

On that one-way trip to Mars reviewed in Beach Sloth

On that one-way trip to Mars was reviewed in Beach Sloth. The reviewer writes, “the collection neatly focuses on the sadness that comes from […]

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April 12, 2017February 18, 2018

On that one-way trip to Mars reviewed in Science Fiction Poetry Association’s Star*Line

On that one-way trip to Mars was reviewed in the Science Fiction Poetry Association’s Star*Line by Diane Severson. I’m so honored by this review. […]

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April 7, 2017February 18, 2018

‘On that one-way trip to Mars’ is an Elgin Award candidate 🌟

My book “On that one-way trip to Mars” has been nominated for a 2017 Elgin Award! I want to thank the Science […]

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March 7, 2017

On that one-way trip to Mars now on Amazon

My book, On that one-way trip to Mars, is now available on Amazon! Bottlecap Press, my publisher, has added several of its books […]

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February 28, 2017February 18, 2018

Win a book gift card from Bottlecap Press

Bottlecap Press, the publisher of my book “On that one-way trip to Mars,” is holding a gift card giveaway! For a chance […]

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February 27, 2017February 27, 2017

2016 reflections

Some 2016 accomplishments I’m proud of: Bottlecap Press published my book On that one-way trip to Mars. More of my disability-themed poetry was […]

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January 1, 2017January 2, 2017

Reading in NYC

Earlier this month I ventured up to the Big Apple for a poetry reading. I was invited to read with several other […]

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November 30, 2016November 29, 2016

My book is on sale for the holiday weekend

Bottlecap Press, the publisher of my book “On that one-way trip to Mars,” has a 2015-2016 anthology available for a limited time […]

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November 25, 2016February 1, 2017

First ever DC Art Book Fair 📚 🎨

Last weekend, my sister Hannah and I tabled at the first ever D.C. Art Book Fair at Lab 1270 in Washington, D.C. […]

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November 16, 2016November 16, 2016

Tabling with my sister at the DC Art + Book Fair

My sister Hannah and I were accepted into the first ever DC Art + Book Fair! We’ll be sharing a table showcasing […]

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October 20, 2016October 26, 2016

On that one-way trip to Mars reviewed in Vagabond City Lit!

I’m heading to Mars right now. I’ve left orbit. This amazing review from Bethany Mary has blasted me off the planet! Bethany […]

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October 13, 2016February 18, 2018

‘Brooklyn, Brooklyn, take me in’: Reading at Berl’s Poetry Shop

Song title lyrics always make good headlines, right? Well, on November 5 I’ll be asking Brooklyn and New Yorkers to take me […]

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October 7, 2016

The Editor of Cacti Fur Reviewed My Book!

Jim Thompson, the founder and poetry editor of Cacti Fur, reviewed “On that one-way trip to Mars.” He called my book an […]

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September 18, 2016

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