Current Employment and Professional Experience
| 2016-present | Adjunct Professor (English Composition), Nevada State College, Henderson, NV |
| 2018-present | Adjunct Professor (MFA Courses), Southern New Hampshire University |
| 2003-present | Writer/Author/Writing Teacher/Coach, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2015-2019 | Facilitator, Fiction Writing Series, Gibson Library, Henderson, NV |
| 2017-2018 | Subject Matter Expert (MFA Course Design), SNHU |
Readings and Workshops (partial list)
| 2017 | “Dialogue,” Las Vegas Writer’s Group |
| 2013-2017 | President, Henderson Writers’ Group, Henderson, NV |
| 2017 | Fiction through Prompts, Gibson Library, Henderson, NV |
| 2017 | So You Wanna Write a Novel, Author Showcase Series, Gibson Library, Henderson, NV |
| 2016 | “Magic Worlds,” Panelist for Vegas Valley Book Festival, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2016 | “Publishing Industry,” Henderson Libraries Writer’s Retreat, Henderson, NV |
| 2016 | Workshop Series, “Fiction Writing,” Gibson Library, Henderson, NV |
| 2015 | Reading/Meet the Author, Osher Life Long Learning Program, UNLV, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2015 | Workshop Series, “Fiction Writing,” Gibson Library, Henderson, NV |
| 2013 | Faculty/Presenter, Las Vegas Writer’s Conference, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2012 | Featured Presenter, Spring Fling Book Festival, Clark County Library, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2009 | Presenter, “How to become an Anthology Author,” Clark County Library, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2009 | Speaker, “Choosing an Editor,” Vegas Valley Book Festival, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2009 | Faculty/Presenter, Las Vegas Writer’s Conference, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2008 | Presenter, Willamette Writers Conference, Willamette, OR |
| 2008 | Presenter, “Writing Out Loud in Las Vegas,” Clark County Library, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2008 | Faculty/Presenter, Las Vegas Writer’s Conference, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2008 | Panelist, Advanced Academy, Southern Nevada Writing Project Writing Fair, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2008 | Speaker, Barnes and Nobel Book Fair, Henderson, NV |
| 2007 | Presenter, Willamette Writers Conference, Willamette, OR |
| 2006 | Meet the Author, Las Vegas Library, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2006 | Meet the Author, Barnes and Noble, Olympia, OR |
| 2006 | Speaker, Seattle GLBT Community Center, Seattle, WA |
| 2006 | Panelist, Vegas Valley Book Festival, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2005 | Panelist, Vegas Valley Book Festival, Las Vegas, NV |
Bibliography
Authored Publications (partial list)
| 2017 | Tamburlaine (novel) |
| 2016 | “Barely Decorated,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Joy of Christmas (anthology) |
| 2016 | “Walk Quietly,” Helen: a Literary Magazine (Friday Night Specials) |
| 2016 | Sky Pirates (novel) |
| 2015 | “Tamburlaine,” Writer’s Bloc VI (anthology) |
| 2015 | “Kerthumpsplat,” Spooky Story Night (anthology) |
| 2014 | First Dimension (novel) |
| 2014 | Circuitous Course: A Co-Created Life (poetry collection) |
| 2014 | “Meeting Jimmy,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: Touched by an Angel (anthology) |
| 2012 | Flash Mob (novel) |
| 2010 | “My Snowman,” Mused: Bella Online Literary Review (Vol. 4 Issue 4) |
| 2010 | “Winesap Apples,” Mused: Bella Online Literary Review (Vol. 4 Issue 3) |
| 2010 | Patchwork Path: Treasure Box (co-publisher) |
| 2010 | “Love is an Open Heart,” Woman’s World Magazine (4/12/10) |
| 2010 | Patchwork Path: Wedding Bouquet (co-publisher) |
| 2010 | Patchwork Path: Christmas Stocking (co-publisher) |
| 2009 | Patchwork Path: Dad’s Bow Tie (co-publisher) |
| 2009 | “An Open Heart,” Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog (anthology) |
| 2009 | Patchwork Path: Friendship Star (co-publisher) |
| 2008 | “Ceded Life,” Mused: Bella Online Literary Review (Vol. 2 Issue 3) |
| 2008 | Columnist: “Writerpreneur,” Writer’s on the Rise (10 Articles) |
| 2008 | Patchwork Path: Grandma’s Choice (co-publisher) |
| 2007 | “Harley and Angel, the Golden Rule,” Lucky Dog Magazine (Jan-Feb) [Cover Story] |
| 2007 | “Animal Therapy: Unconditional Love,” Lucky Dog Magazine (Mar-Apr) |
| 2007 | “Harley and Angel, the Golden Rule,” Lucky Dog Magazine (Jan-Feb) |
| 2007 | “Dr. Peoples: Specialty Caring,” Lucky Dog Magazine (May-June) |
| 2007 | “Chatterings,” Chopped Liver for the Kindred Spirit (anthology) |
| 2006 | “Four Lucky Dogs,” Lucky Dog Magazine (Nov-Dec) |
| 2006 | “Classic Printmaking in Las Vegas,” Nevada Magazine (June) |
| 2006 | “Sometimes they Arrive by Accident,” Chopped Liver for the Gentle Spirit (anthology) |
| 2006 | “Living a Gay-Friendly Life,” Writer’s Bloc: A Las Vegas Valley Author Showcase (anthology) |
| 2006 | The Complete Writer’s Journal (contributor) |
| 2005 | “Neon Crafter,” Nevada Magazine (April) |
| 2004 | “Out of the Gate, Las Vegas Monorail a rousing success,” International Railway Traveler, (Sep) |
About the Author (partial list)
| 2016 | “Best of Las Vegas”: Author Personality (Runner Up) |
| 2007 | Brian A. Kelms: “101 Best Websites: Annual Guide,” Writer’s Digest (Vol. 87 No. 3) |
| 2006 | Ken White: “Las Vegans ‘Fabulous’ book finds audience,” Las Vegas Review-Journal (1/16/06) |
| 2006 | Kate Silver: “Gay Vegas,” Las Vegas Life (Vol.9 No 5) |
| 2006 | “Do Your Homework,” Advocate Magazine (3/28/06) |
| 2005 | JoSelle Vanderhooft: “Salt Lake Ranked as Gay Friendly Place to Live,” Salt Lake Metro (Vol. 2 Issue 25) |
| 2005 | Ken White: “Salt Lake City among top meccas for gays,” Las Vegas Review-Journal (12/22/05) |
| 2005 | Events: “Book release party…,” Neon, Las Vegas Review-Journal (2-8 December) |
| 2005 | Across the USA: Utah,” USA Today (11/10/05) |
Grants and Awards
| 2018 | Professional Development Grant, Nevada Arts Council/National Endowment for the Arts |
| 2017 | Artist in Residence (Fiction Through Prompts), Gibson Library, Henderson Nevada |
| 2017 | Professional Development Grant, Nevada Arts Council/National Endowment for the Arts |
| 2017 | Jackpot Grant: Nevada Arts Council/National Endowment for the Arts |
| 2016 | Tamburlaine, Honorable Mention, Fiction Award, Hollywood Book Festival |
| 2016 | Tamburlaine, Runner-Up, Gay Fiction Award, San Francisco Book Festival |
| 2016 | Finalist: Bronze—Best Local Author, “Best of Las Vegas,” Las Vegas Review Journal. |
| 2016 | Artist in Residence (Fiction Through Prompts), Gibson Library, Henderson Nevada |
| 2016 | The Middle Man, Winner, Gay Fiction Award, San Francisco Book Festival |
| 2015 | Professional Development Grant, Nevada Arts Council |
| 2015 | First Place, Flash Fiction, Spooky Story Night, Henderson Writers’ Group |
Education
| 2016 | Master of Fine Arts (Creative Writing), National University, La Jolla, CA |
| 2008 | Master of Science, Education, California State University, East Bay, CA |
| 2007 | Certificate: Online Teaching and Learning, California State University, East Bay, CA |
| 2003 | Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, Columbia University, NY |