Writer | Speaker

My work has appeared in Hypertext and Story Club Magazines, among others. I was the much-vaunted founder of the Chicago Writers Conference, and was named to New City's Lit 50 List three times.

Throughout the year, I speak at conferences nationwide. I share my essays at Live Lit events in Chicago. Three things I love: Scrabble, CHIRP Radio, and good bourbon.

btw, I am Ms. Swallow. Call me the sexist and outdated "Mrs." and I will throw your Christmas cards in the trash and ignore you. For realsisies.