Words are how I make sense of the world

Writerly began as a quiet commitment to my writing journey. I write novels and essays about memory, place and the small moments that make up a life.

My Journey

2010   First publication
My first short story appears in a literary magazine.
2016   Novel release
Debut novel published to wide critical acclaim.
2020   Award
A major national prize for fiction.

Awards and Honors

National Fiction Prize, 2020
Debut of the Year, 2016
Short Story Award, 2010

Quotes and Philosophy

“Words are how I make sense of the world.
Every story is an invitation to pay closer attention.”

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