Research
Secret Boxes: Unpacking Family Truths and Other Obsessions
Secret Boxes is an experimental space where I collaborate with researchers, writers, and family historians to help each other tell our stories, preserve collections and their memories, and experiment with creative projects and avenues of storytelling and expression. It's also where I share my journey as I revise my current memoir project.
Ready for something new? Check out Secret Boxes HERE.
Zion Cemetery Descendant Search
Researched the genealogical history of those buried in the forgotten Zion Cemetery in Tampa, Florida in order to locate descendants.
Burgert Brothers Photography Project
Identified and preserved historical prints of the Tampa Bay area for the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.
Dion Boucicault Theatre Collection
Transcribed and researched some of the works of 19th century playwright Dion Boucicault for the University of South Florida’s Special Collections department. See project HERE
Seminars
Rescuing Photos and Photo Albums
Sharing tips on how to digitize, present, and preserve family photographs.
Inside the Literary Journal: On being rejected, the maybe pile, and immediate acceptance
A literary journal editor's process and what we focus on when deciding on a submission.
Creative Writing Research: Beyond just the facts
Techniques in data collection, organization, and processing information for creative writers.