An MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction) with expertise in 20th Century Crime Fiction and Queer Literature. Published two mystery novels, winning Lambda Literary Award and Macavity Award. Serves as Adjunct Faculty at VCU, teaching creative writing and queer literature courses. Co-host of House of Mystery Radio Show and Fiction Chair of OutWrite LGBTQ+ Literary Festival. Experienced in writing articles for literary journals and mentoring emerging writers. Passionate about subverting literary tropes and promoting LGBTQ+ voices in literature. Strong communication and organizational skills, with a proven track record of literary achievement and community engagement.