I’m reading on August 10 with Public Words at their next live event: Fantasy and Friendship. I’ll be sharing a bit from my novel-in-progress about toll booths, queerness, and not-quite rock bottom. Free + open mic!

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Why tell stories?

"they are memorable – therefore a good teaching technique"

"they allow us to imagine ourselves as the hero"

"By listening to stories, we learn how to navigate life’s challenges"

"storytelling doesn’t just help the listener—it profoundly benefits the storyteller" […]