Poet, writing instructor, Ph.D. student, Youngstown Ohio native, current Detroit Metro Area resident, pop culture fan & friend of dogs everywhere.  I used to love the winter & hate school - funny what a few years can change.

"Now, let’s find out how the 1996 cinema masterpiece Twister, Beyonce, & a lot of coffee can help you become better writers!"
- my FYW syllabus​.