summer workshops
Posted by Christine On June 25, 2020
Register at WESTPORT WRITERS’ WORKSHOP
Taking a Knee Against Racism
Posted by Christine On June 11, 2020
june 12 5:30
pomfret Green
taking a knee against racism
a peaceful demonstration of poetry & music
readings of inspiration & justice
What Happens When Something Happens
Posted by Christine On April 20, 2020
Nora Ephron famously said “everything is copy.” But is it–really?
What Happens When Something Happens
my follow-up essay to
What Happens When Nothing Happens
on The Writer in the World
Renovating a Family
Posted by Christine On December 27, 2019
I’m honored and delighted that my essay, “Renovating a Family” is a feature on Longreads. The gorgeous illustration is by Missy Chimovitz.
Women in the News
Posted by Christine On November 11, 2019
Well, holy moly.
The Connecticut news site CT By the Numbers has published my essay “Women’s March on Washington: A Self-Portrait”
Previously published in the print-only journal PAGE, it’s now available online. March on.
it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. it was the 80s.
Posted by Christine On October 8, 2019
The frozen hair. The hair bands. (Stadium Rock not Goody. OK, those hair bands, too.) The Molly Ringwald movies. Sneaking into a bar underage by carrying a drum set. Ahhh, the 80s. How we miss them. Join me and five other brave souls willing to share pieces of their 80s past, when we knew better, but did stupid stuff anyway.
Connecticut Literary Festival
Posted by Christine On September 29, 2019
so looking forward to this!
october 5, 2019 10 AM- 6 PM at Real Art Ways
The first annual Connecticut Literary Festival will be a full day for writers & readers, with panel discussions, all-day readings, and a marketplace. I’ll be there wearing two hats: representing PAGE, a Connecticut-based literary magazine where I am a contributing editor and providing information for the Connecticut Poetry Society.
see you there!
Six Connecticut Poets
Posted by Christine On September 22, 2019
The accomplishments of these six Connecticut poets are extra-ordinary. I’m thrilled to emcee. Open mic and all donations benefit TEEG. Don’t miss it!
From Here to Caketernity
Posted by Christine On July 18, 2019
Live Recording Release
One of my favorite stories to tell-my failed career as a cake baker- has been selected for the Mouth-Off podcast
NOTE: While I was onstage a woman in the front row at the Mark Twain House theater began sinking lower and lower in her seat, covering her face with her hands. After the show, she introduced herself as the owner of a bakery. “That story is my worst nightmare,” she said. Then she offered me a job as a cake decorator. For the safety of cake-eaters everywhere, I turned her down.
Story & Song
Posted by Christine On June 4, 2019
I’m so excited about this!
In March I contacted my friend Maria Sangiolo, a musician, folk singer, and song writer. I wanted to collaborate with her but my ideas were completely unstructured. This was unusual for me. Usually, I work alone and to say that I am a planner is a casual term for how I walk around this planet. To my surprise and delight, Maria agreed to work with me.
This Friday, June 7th is the result of her talent and my leap into the unknown. Hope to see you!