“Get in.” I’m fourteen years old and my Catholic school uniform doesn’t feel like a fantasy. I’m alone at the city bus stop near my house and there’s a chill in the air that has nothing to do with the weather. “No, thanks,” I say, so polite despite the fear beating in my chest. “My bus is coming.” “Get in,” he says again, leaning over to open the passenger door. His car is dirty with a stained beige interior, and I want nothing less than to sit in that car.
Tag: nonfiction
Terrible Poetry
Terrible poetry, baby teeth, and other treasures found in my grandmother's filing cabinet.
The Friend Zone
Hint: it's not real.
New Video, Narrow Chimney Reading Series
If you're interested in seeing a video from my recent reading as part of the Narrow Chimney Reading Series, please check out the Media & Moving Pictures section of my site. I start out reading a little fast but I clearly didn't have enough whiskey before stepping up to the podium. If anyone is interested in … Continue reading New Video, Narrow Chimney Reading Series
“What’s an Adult?” is Now Available!
My latest book, a collection of original nonfiction, is now available! Amazon Barnes & Noble From the back cover: Emily Regan has no idea what she's doing. In theory, she's supposed to be an adult but in actuality, she has no idea what that means and in light of her upcoming high school reunion, she's … Continue reading “What’s an Adult?” is Now Available!



