Workshop leader, “The Art of Story: Writing Short Stories,” Wake County Public Libraries, May 2023
In conversation with Jill Caugherty, Flyleaf Books, Chapel Hill, NC, April 2023
Guest author, Authors’ Lunch, Quarter Moon Books, Hampstead, NC, March 2023
North Carolina’s 2022 Piedmont Laureate: Promoted awareness and heightened appreciation for excellence in the literary arts in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Led monthly writing workshops on various topics, including “Finding Your Authentic Writer Self,” “Navigating the Messy Middle,” “Building a Powerful Story,” “Map Your Route to Publishing,” and “Goal-Setting for Fiction Writers.” Gave public readings and presentations. Published bi-weekly blog posts about fiction-writing and the publishing industry.
In conversation with Amy Willoughby-Burle, Page 158 Books, Wake Forest, NC, October 2022
In conversation with Landis Wade, Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, NC, April 2022
In conversation with Heather Newton, Page 158 Books, Wake Forest, NC, March 2022
Fiction Faculty, “Getting Back into the Writing Groove,” North Carolina Writers’ Network Fall Conference, November 2021
Workshop leader, “Creating Your Story’s World,” Durham & Orange County Chapters, North Carolina Writers Network, July 12, 2021
Guest host, “Reader, Meet Writer,” sponsored by Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance and New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association, June 24, 2021
Workshop leader, “Balancing Creativity with a Challenging Career,” American Society of Journalists and Authors, April 21, 2021
Panelist, James River Writers Conference, Oct 10-11, 2020
Workshop leader, “Spark Your Creativity,” Smith Anderson LLP, September 23, 2020
Co-presenter, “Making Good Stories Great,” Quail Ridge Books, July 28, 2020
Emcee, North Carolina Book Festival Raleigh Review Anniversary Event, Quail Ridge Books, February 21, 2020
Independent Scholar Presentation, “Nature in Ron Rash’s Burning Bright,” American Comparative Literature Association, Georgetown University, March 7-10, 2019
Guest speaker, St. David’s School 2019
Workshop leader, Chapel Hill Public Library 2018
Fiction Faculty, “Essentials of Scene Crafting,” North Carolina Writers’ Network Spring Conference 2018
Guest speaker, Humanities Division Reading Series, Louisburg College 2018
Guest author, The Movable Feast, Bookmarks, Winston-Salem, NC, February 2018
Various bookstores appearances to promote Maranatha Road and The Good Luck Stone