Poet, Creative Nonfiction Writer

Publications & Prizes
Creative Nonfiction
Poetry
Winner, Second Place, The Barbara Sykes Memorial Humorous Poem, Poetry Society of Michigan, 2024 – “The Spirit of the Stairs”
Honorable mention, Friends of Falun Gong Poetry Competition, 2024 – Grandpa Doesn’t Smile Anymore
Winner, Laureates’ Choice, Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest, 2024 – “Sonnet for an Old Cat”
Winner, Grand Prize, Richard Angilly Memorial Contest, Dancing Poetry, 2023 – “How to Love the Moon”
Winner, Laureates’ Choice, Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest, 2023 – “How to Love the Moon”
Winner, Slogan Contest, Multiservice Eating Disorders Association (MEDA), 2010 – “Beauty is not a size.”