Periodical Publications:
- Anthology: "Stand Up Poetry: An Expanded Anthology"
- "B Station," Subway Anthology, P & Q Press, NYC, 2002
- "Deb at the Ham Slicer," (poetry) Stand Up Poetry: Poems for the Page and Stage, U of Iowa P., 2002
- "Trying on Marilyn Monroe's Shoes" (poetry) Boomer Girls Anthology, U of Iowa P., 1999
Book Publications:
- Earth Elegance (poetry), March/Abrazo Press, Chicago, 2000
- Swimmer's Prayer (poetry), Missing Spoke Press, Seattle, 1999
- Private, On Purpose (poetry), mulberry press, 1994
- Night Ribbons, (poetry), Polar Bear Press, 1990
Forthcoming Publications:
Awards, Fellowships, Grants and Honors:
- Listed on Chicago Public Library's Top Ten List of Most Requested Chicago Poets
- Named among "100 Women Making a Difference" by Today's Chicago Women Magazine, 1999
- Neighborhood Arts Program Grant and Community Arts Program Grants, City of Chicago
- Grand Prize for Poetry, Korone magazine
- Writers Live at the Library program grants, Lila Wallace/Reader's Digest Fund
Recent Readings, Performances and Productions:
- Appleton Public Library, Appleton, Wis., 2001
- Uptown Poetry Slam at the Green Mill, Chicago, 2001
- Book Stall at Chestnut Court, Winnetka, IL., 2001
Recent Workshops:
- Journal Writing and Teen Creative Writing Workshops, Carl Sandburg Days Festival, Galesburg, IL 2002
- Poetry Writing, East Dundee Library System, East Dundee, IL 2002
- Creative Writing at Galesburg Public LIbrary, Galesburg, IL., 2001
- Poetry Writing at Poetry Fest, Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago, 2001
- Poetry Writing at Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wis., 2001
Present Employment:
- Senior Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications
- Creative writing workshop leader
- Creative writing private tutor
Preferred Audience:
Willing to travel:
- yes, for weekend workshops or readings, or extended engagements of at least one week
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