I teach creative writing and popular media & culture to learners from age 8 through high school. 

I offer a range of courses that focus on specific literary genres, some traditional and some popular/contemporary, as well as multiple socially-geared classes on popular culture. As a neurodivergent member of the LGBTQ+ community, my classroom is an anti-racist, LGBTQ+ positive, and neurodivergence-embracing space, and I actively include these topics as part of literary analysis. 

In my classes, young writers learn to develop characters, to craft a well-structured narrative, and to hone their descriptive language skills. New and reluctant writers will find a supportive environment here. My students workshop with classmates, learning to peer edit and self-edit, as well as receive constructive feedback on their work from me. 

I am a veteran writer and editor with a BA in English and an MA in Professional Writing, working primarily in genre fiction, most notably horror, urban fantasy, LGBTQ, and YA literature, though my master's thesis was a collected volume of poetry. My work has been published in print and online, and includes creative fiction, technical writing (particularly tabletop roleplaying games), and topical articles in both local and national publications. With my husband, I own Salt Circle Games, a small tabletop roleplaying game publishing company. I have public high school teaching experience and have also taught creative writing classes for homeschooled students in private homes, through co-ops, and online. You can also find me speaking on panels at scifi/fantasy/comics conventions, discussing popular culture and media. 

I am always open to arrange parties, private lessons, group classes for Scouts or other organizations, and to develop new classes to meet students' needs.