Years ago in Mythology and Folklore class, I was tasked with writing a myth inspired by what I'd read; yet, I didn't resonate with heroes slaying giant beasts or outmaneuvering enemies. So, I decided to write a myth about writing and trauma. "Nohi and Mitéra" is that myth that has now been recognized by Mānoa Journal as a finalist. Mahalo! 

Thanks to Bodega, I can now say I've published critical writing, fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Forget what they say about a jack of all trades, writing across genres has been incredibly rewarding for my overall craft and I'm glad to diversify my skill set.

I'm absolutely thrilled to announce that my short story, "Head Hunting," was selected as a finalist for Third Coast Magazine's 2025 Fiction Prize. This story was a whirlwind to write and it took a lot of perseverance so its great that it finally found a home.

I'm honored to announce that my short story "Outgrown," a Semi-Finalist for the Presence Award, has officially been published in the "Spooky Teeth" edition of Lit Shark Magazine!

I'm ecstatic to announce that my poem, "Frozen Coconut Cream Pie," has made the Long List for TPR's Poetry prize.

I'm thrilled to announce that my short story, "Mesmerize," has been published in the Arkansas Review! This is my longest piece to be published to date and I'm so proud of this piece for its bold genre-challenging approach to the horror genre.

I'm absolutely ecstatic to announce that my poem, "Portrait of Barcelona's Beauty," will be published in The Heartland Review as a Honorable Mention, 4th place, for the Joy Bale Boone Poetry Prize this May 2024!

My poem, "Carcass," has been publsihed by Ringling College of Art and Design's literary magazine! They do beautiful work with their literary magazines and Issue #6 look great!

My story, "Another Glass," has been published by Washburn University's literary magazine, "Inscape."

After working with the fantastic Chaotic Merge team, my short story, "America's Child," was published mid-September.

My essay, "The Cut-Throat Construct and its Warping of Women: An Analysis of Gender and Performativity in He’s Out There (2018)," has been anthologized in Cinematic Codes Review's The Real and Animated Worlds on Disney+: Volume VIII, Issue 2: Summer 2023 (Cinematic Codes Review)

-I'm pleased to announce that I've received the Melissa Bank Memorial Award. Thrilled to be associated with such a remarkable woman.

I'm honored to announce that in May of 2023 I've been recognized as "Outstanding Senior in Creative Writing!"

I graduated as Valedictorian of my undergraduate class! Also, beginning in Fall 2023, I will start my MFA in Creative Writing & Literature in New York! I'm beyond thrilled for the next stage of my journey.

March 29 to April 1st of 2023 I will be presenting a collection of poems I've written in Denver, CO. 

March 25th, 2023 I will be presenting an essay at the NUCL conference at the University of Portland. It's called, "Finite Femininity and Mythological Misperception: An Analysis of Monkey King: Journey to the West, The Odyssey, and Norse Mythology."

Mid-January, I was informed that my essay, "The Cut-Throat Construct and its Warping of Women: An Analysis of Gender and Performativity in He’s Out There (2018)," won 2nd place in the PLUM Writing Contest. Additionally, "He Won't Leave" came in 3rd place for poetry.

During the summer, I was notified that my proposal to present at the 2022 OPA conference was accepted. On October 8th, I will be presenting a workshop called "Learning Self-Acceptance Amongst Cut-Throat Literary Magazines."

In the Fall of 2022, I will officially become the Managing Editor of PLUM and Silk Road Review: A Literary Crossroads. Additionally, I will become Pacific University's English Club president.

In June of 2022, "The Haunting History of Oppression and Trauma: A Comparative Analysis of Beloved and Sing, Unburied, Sing" was published in Audeamus. The title of it unfortunately has a typo, but I'm thrilled to have my work out in the world. Link avaliable on my writing page.

In May of 2022, I was informed that I received the Irving Story scholarship for academic excellence within the English department for the second year in a row.

April 30th, 2022 I presented a short story I wrote called, "The Mirage," in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

March 19th, 2022 I presented a research paper I wrote called, "Resolving Rossetti’s “Ambiguous” Stance on Feminism: An Analysis of Goblin Market."