Published Creative Writing in Magazines

The Errand, short story (start on page 78)

A young woman’s simple errand for her mother taking an unexpected turn.

“Repast”, poem, Spring 2022

My disorienting experience at my aunt’s repast.

“Ticket”, poem, Spring 2022

A pregnant woman’s high expectations for her child.

“News”, sonnet poem, Fall 2021

My frustration with the news seeming to always report police killing unarmed Black people.

Sapphire Night, flash fiction story, Fall 2021

What happens after a young woman steals a sapphire ring?

Layla and Khalfani, Pt. 3, short story, Spring 2021

Third and final part of the series: Layla tries to apologize to Erin for the situation with Khalfani.

Ember Reborn, short story, Fall 2020

A young woman’s unusual transformation after an accident.

“Plates”, poem, Fall 2020

About the 2020 election results.

The Deterioration, short story, Spring 2020 issue, First Prize in Fiction for GSR’s COVID Creative Contest

Concept scene that inspired my science fiction novel-in-progress.

Not the Vision, short story, Spring 2020 issue

A female college junior’s life changes.

Layla and Khalfani, Pt. 2, short story, Fall 2019 issue

Second part in the series: Khalfani tries to make amends with Layla.

Layla and Khalfani, short story, Fall 2018 issue

A woman finds out disturbing information about her best friend and fiancé.

“Voids”, poem, Fall 2018 issue

About police killing Black men.

“Identity”, poem, Fall 2018 issue

About just wanting to be yourself.

“Manhood”, poem, Fall 2018 issue

About toxic masculinity.