A Sense of Community: A Novel
**work in progress**
Recovering alcoholic Kari Sullivan struggles to maintain her fragile sobriety, remembering all too well that her last bender nearly cost her her life. As one by one, the people she depends on for support abandon her, the danger of a deadly relapse looms ever closer.

Fight the Misery Conspiracy: Reclaiming Your Right to be Happy
Self published through Lightbringer Books, February 2007
You don't need a reason to be happy. You don't have to wait until you have money, a relationship, the perfect job or the ideal house. You can be happy right now, just as you are.
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God's Laughter (Undoing the Damage)
Published in Transgender Tapestry magazine, June 2008
The trauma of discrimination extends even after trans people begin their new lives.

I Believe in Willingness
Published on NPR's This I Believe website, April 2007
Using willingness rather than willpower as the key to a blissful life.

The Power of a Smile
Published in Arizona Good Life News, March 2007
Transform the drudgeries in life with a strategically placed grin.

Catch and Release
Published in Arizona Good Life News, July 2006
Looking for a balanced way to deal with strong emotions? Try "Catch and Release"!

Gentle Vigilance
Published in The Highnooner, March 2005
What happens when your best efforts aren't enough? How do you balance commitment to a goal with acceptance?

Got Butterflies?
Published in The Highnooner, January 2005
How do you turn fear into strength? By teaching butterflies to fly in formation, of course!