Sometimes they like it.

Every once in a while, an editor likes something I wrote. I’m always humbled when this happens, but not so humbled that I don’t share it all over social media and brag about it here.

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The New York Times

Every Move I Make, She’ll Be Watching Me

Essay published in Modern Love, March 8, 2025

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Emerald Coast Storytellers

Always thrilled to be included as a reader at the Emerald Coast Storytellers open mic nights.

Find out more about Emerald Coast Storytellers here.

Watch the full video of the July 2024 open mic night here.

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Vie Book Club Podcast

Kindred Spirits Talk All Things Publishing—absolutely loved talking with my beautiful and talented niece, Jordan Staggs, editor of Vie on her podcast. My first-ever guest appearance!

Listen on Spotify here.

Listen on Apple Podcasts here.

Watch on YouTube here.