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| Key West is the last tiny island in a string of tiny islands off the coast of Florida. The Florida Keys are a unique subtropical ecosystem with an astounding variety of marine and terrestrial life. But this fragile environment is struggling under the weight of over-development, overfishing, pollution, and global warming. Key West boasts an artistic, literary, and culinary scene rivaling much larger cities. Several famous writers put in serious time here, including Ernest Hemingway, Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams, Robert Frost, Shel Silverstein, and Elizabeth Bishop. I have authored a book-length travel guide about Key West, geared toward first-time visitors to the island: KEY WEST: A Comprehensive Guide to Florida's Southernmost City |
I also write poetry, short fiction, and book reviews, a lot of which has been published in various 'zines, journals, and anthologies, on the web and in print.
I grew up in New Hampshire and attended
Emerson College in Boston. Then, I lived in lower Manhattan for twelve years where I tended bar, finished a B.A. in Creative Writing and Literature from the New School for Social Research, and met my husband, who is a chef.
After graduating, I worked for a literary agency while freelance writing (and bartending) on the side. In my spare time, I volunteered with a domestic rabbit rescue group.
My husband and I moved from NYC to Key West in February of 2005. We briefly owned a restaurant called POMPANO showcasing my husband's culinary talents. Sadly, it didn't survive long after 2005's devastating hurricane season.
After the closing of our Key West restaurant, I decided to pursue work with wildlife.
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