Fiction writer. Words in Mystery Tribune, Ocotillo Review, Exposition Review Flash 405, Typehouse, and more. Former lawyer and Italian teacher. She/her.
Joined June 2019
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Jun 15
I just finished reading an incredible novel called What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell. I loved it. The opening scene is a master class in how to begin a story. It won the National Book Award for YA several years ago.
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Jun 15
I actually read the opening to this novel several years ago in a writing class and I always remembered it - the two characters, where they were, and the mood. That's one sign of a strong opening - it sticks with you.
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Jun 15
It's been a while since I've been to a writing conference. I'm excited to be going to one again in July. @MidwestWriters
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Jun 2
I use Duotrope to find places to submit short fiction. I especially like the list of themed submissions that comes out every Tuesday.
How do you find places to submit your writing?
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May 25
Last week, I read my entire novel to myself out loud to catch missing or extra words, overused gestures, inconsistent descriptions, etc. I'm surprised how many little things I caught. So glad I did this before querying. It works!
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May 25
Excited that a little romance flash fiction I wrote was recently accepted for publication. Will post the link when it's available.
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Kristen Ray retweeted
May 18
We all need an occasional reminder, so listen up. Write that book. Send that story. Query that agent. Ask for that blurb. Maybe it doesn’t work out, but there’s a chance it will, and that chance—however small you think it is—is all you need.
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May 6
Just out of curiosity, how many times have you rewritten your draft novel's opening paragraph?
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May 5
Buying and reading books feels like a protest against modern life.
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May 5
My NYC Midnight flash fiction piece this weekend was fun to write and best of all, I didn't agonize too much over it. I have zero expectations of moving ahead, though, because fantasy just isn't my best genre. I don't read enough of it.
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May 2
#FlashFictionChallenge2026
Are you writing flash fiction this weekend?
My genre is fantasy and my prompts are a moat and a tripod. Wish me luck. Fantasy is definitely not my strong suit!
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May 1
One of the best books I've read so far this year is Raising Hare by @chloedaltonuk. Some fine nature writing and incredibly moving.
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Apr 30
I'm doing the NYC Midnight Flash Fiction contest this weekend. Haven't done one in a while because I've been working on my novel. Looking forward to a couple days of binge writing!
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Apr 28
I haven't been on this site much in recent months. We had a few things happening here in Minneapolis this winter. Now I'm back, cleaning up my WIP, almost ready to query. It feels great to be back in the words.
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Apr 28
A writing group I was in broke up, but the best writer in the group (IMO) and I decided to continue on our own as writing buddies. Lots of writers out there, but it's hard to find one you really mesh with. I feel lucky.
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16 Oct 2025
I signed up to do a Writing Battle that starts in a week or so. It's been a while since I've done a prompt contest. It will be fun to dive back in!
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16 Oct 2025
I'm waiting for feedback on my novel from one more beta reader. Then I'll make some revisions and send the next version to two other kind souls who agreed to read. So grateful for people who take the time to help me and other writers in this way.
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Kristen Ray retweeted
15 Oct 2025
My writing massively improved when I stopped worrying about being successful & started writing stories I cared about. Stories that interested me. Stories that were sad & silly & emotional & fun all at once.
Write for YOURSELF, first & foremost. That's where the magic happens ✨
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3 Jun 2024
It’s been a binge writing weekend. Fun but now I’m drained. #FlashFictionChallenge2024
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