Currently at work on a book of creative nonfiction myth busting spiritual enlightenment (a decade+-long project). Interested in practical wisdom that doesn’t take itself too seriously, the dangers of interpretation & storytelling, and grouping personalities into categories.

Grateful graduate of the Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program and the Clarion Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers’ Workshop. Work also supported by the Vermont Studio Center, Ragdale, & the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation.

Once upon a time, in other lives, was a science journalist; a happiness researcher; a life coach; and a private investigator.

Aspire to befriend Sheila Heti and meet the reincarnation of the late, great Chinese philosopher Lin Yutang.

Ask me about my upcoming venture (with my best friend) for anxious recovering overachievers, Bad Asian Daughters.