I’ve written hundred of poems, many of which have been largely shared and published online, and I have several poems printed in anthologies and other books. I also perform regularly at spoken word events.
“Rituals of the Universe” - This poem was published in Rituals: Summer 2025 Anthology, published annually by Anomoly Poetry.
"I Will Be Me" - This poem has been shown at art shows, shared on podcasts, YouTube channels, and radio stations. It's one of multiple poems I have that have been performed by others or shared in various capacities.
“Life” - This poem is one I wrote after a friend died, and I directed this video, wrote it, and performed in it. Only thing I didn’t do was hold the camera/edit it (although I had a lot of input on that as well). We had fun. :)
“The War Inside My Body - This poem was published in the anthology You Are Stronger Than You Know.
“Wild-Hearted.” - This poem was published in this memoir, The Grace of a Nightingale.
Poetry
Magazine & Newspaper Writing:
I've written thousands of articles for magazines, newspapers, companies, etc. Here is just a sampling of my work:
SALVEtoday - News reporting/feature pieces
From 2020-2024, I was the managing editor for Salve Regina University’s internal newspaper. I also wrote various feature and news articles for their alumni magazine and other market materials. Here are some samples of my work:
Salve Regina employee creates ‘wind phone’ to help others process grief (writing)
As the Peace Corps celebrates 60 years, Salve members share their stories (writing)
Salve alumni fight food inequality through science, local initiatives (writing)
Alumni and students participate in archeological dig surrounding Newport’s historic spring (writing)
Students read “The Plague” in existential philosophy class during current pandemic (writing)
Students craft marketing campaign to raise money for beloved Cliff Walk (writing)
Students create art gallery exhibition of 18th- and 19th-century objects (writing & photography)
Ashley Bendiksen ’13, publishes memoir about Alzheimer’s disease (writing)
Working for Zoom: Stephanie Savage ’10, sales representative for Zoom (writing)
Caroline Parks, senior social work major (writing & photography)
Nursing program’s response to remote learning during COVID-19 (writing)
Dance program’s response to remote learning during COVID-19 (writing)
SiliconANGLE's theCUBE - News reporting
I'm a writer for tech conferences held all around the world at the leading media company covering Silicon Valley news, SiliconANGLE. Check out my articles here.
Colorado Collective - Feature pieces
In 2015-2017, I managed a local print publication that featured businesses, artists, and enthusiasts in the Southern Colorado area.
*Volume 4 of this print magazine was nominated for a Pike's Peak Arts Award in the Literary Arts Category in 2017*
An Inside Look Into Branding & Design with Copilot Creative (writing & photography)
Loyal & True: 3 Hundred Days of Shine (writing & photography)
Lifeskills Training & Art Therapy: Q&A with Goodwill Possibilities Staff Members (writing & photography)
Wooed By Pueblo: Formulary 55 (writing & photography)
Community Through Music: The Story of Fireweed (writing & photography)
Columbia Metropolitan Magazine - Feature pieces
Through 2015-2019, I wrote for a large monthly magazine based out of Columbia, NC. I wrote both print and online pieces.
The Healing Touch: Pet Therapy (writing)
Silence and Denial: Waging the Lyme Wars (writing)
The Gazette Newspaper - News writing
I wrote regularly for The Gazette, a local newspaper in Colorado. Most stories don't end up online—they were for the weekly print edition.
Word War II Vet Turns 99 (writing & photography)
Local rocker impersonates Jimmy Page around the world (writing)
'Gump' figure brings 20k-mile, trans-U.S. run experience to Pinion Valley Students (writing & photography)
Playing doctor: Skyway fifth-graders learn from mock surgery experience (writing & photography)
Cheyenne Mtn. instructor creates personalized workouts for locals (writing)
Blue ribbon pup: Cheyenne Swissie competes at Westminster (writing)
Pueblo Pulp Newsmagazine
I wrote regular feature pieces for this print newsmagazine, which were later published to the web. However, this newspaper went out of business during COVID-19 pandemic, and the website no longer works.
Breckenridge: Not Just a Ski Town (writing & photography)
Weekend Gataway: The Santa Fean (writing & photography)
Path of Solar Totality: Why the coming solar eclipse is such a big deal (writing)
The new office job: Coworking's place in Southern Colorado (writing & photography)
Random acts of poetry: How one man began a poetry movement felt across Colorado (writing)
For laughs and more: The improv group that is making scenes in Colorado Springs (writing & photography)
Roasted revolution in Colorado Springs: How local coffee shops are supporting each other (writing & photography)
A Ted Talk, an end goal for social anxiety: A local man gives Ted talk on social anxiety (writing)
Local small batch distilleries making their mark on southern Colorado (writing)
Southern Colorado author weaves the untold lives of the Palmer sisters (writing)