Working desk

Essays born from patient observation

Gathering thoughts on quiet routines, neglected paperbacks, and the subtle shifts in weather we usually miss.

The archive

A background in cultural critique and independent publishing

For over a decade, my work has focused on the intersections of domestic space, regional craft, and long-form nonfiction. Published across independent literary reviews and quarterly anthologies, these essays explore how our physical surroundings shape our attention.

Working from Portland, Oregon, the focus remains unhurried: spending weeks on a single draft, verifying historical context, and ensuring every sentence carries its own weight before it ever meets the page.

Working notes

Most pieces need a few weeks in a drawer before they earn their place on the page.

From the working journals

Open correspondence

Available for select editorial assignments and collaborations

Reach out for literary commissions, print anthologies, or simply to share notes on a recent dispatch.