I’m thrilled to be part of an event discussing climate and coastlines. It’s sponsored by New America Foundation and ASU Center for Science and the Imagination.

“Out of Ash” allowed me use story to explore the part of our future where our cities will be forced to reckon with sea level rise. Some cities will build walls, some dikes. Some will abandon shorelines and retreat organically up hills. Others may need to be simply moved.

Seattle Magazine was recently purchased by Jonathan Esposito, a successful Seattle entrepreneur and communicator (Geekwire, for example). The vision for the new version of the magazine is bold and hopeful. I was lucky enough to have both an article and a story in the first issue under the new leadership there.

One of my favorite adult experiences was getting my MFA at the University of Maine’s Stonecoast program. I’ll be part of an alumni reading event there on the 9th — so come along if you like!  It’s virtual.  I think I’m first, but really you should stay for the whole thing — it will be …

Upcoming Reading: Virtual Event Sponsored by Stonecoast Read More »

You can find my latest published science fiction story, “Callme and Mink,” in Clarkesworld.  It’s a little tale about people and dogs, and how they might find each other in a difficult future.

Every once in awhile even an old and decent design needs an update. I’m happy to be able to show off the new website. if you have time, take a look and give me feedback. Thanks to Rie Levinzon for giving it a facelift. Also, newsletter coming soon — sign up if you are interested!

I’m really proud to have a story in here.  Some important things to know: The stories are positive future stories about our challenged oceans They are written by authors from all around the world All of the authors are women! Back to New page   https://go.xprize.org/oceanstories/