Reality Pockets

This is why the yawn was invented, and why we kiss with our eyes closed. They lurk in the spaces between songs. The moment we stop believing our mothers.

Flash fiction published in the inaugural edition of the little journal with original watercolour illustrations. Link here.

Animals of the Mojave Desert

The first time I met Daniel, he put a lizard into my hands. A desert iguana, he clarified. The iguana’s sharp eyes peered at me. I felt the flicker of its heartbeat against my thumb.

Short nonfiction published in Ourselves: 100 Micro Memoirs by Night Parrot Press. Read for free as a Featured Flash story on Night Parrot Press’ website here.

No Pennies

I was thinking, I say when we surface, about throwing coins into the ocean. I was thinking about how it’s the world’s biggest wishing well.

Short fiction published by Waccamaw Journal, Issue 26. Read here.