| While creative writing and workshops take up a significant portion of my time, there are other activities, equally important -- perhaps more so, in which I invest time and attention. Since 1990, I've worked as a volunteer advocate in the field of sexual assault victim assistance. More recently, that work has also led to my involvement with women who are dealing with or recovering from intimate partner violence. To learn more about how I became involved and what I'm doing as an activist against sexual and domestic violence, click here. Another endeavor that keeps me busy and brings rewards well beyond the cost is working in a critique group with other writers. Click here to see the results of that activity. A third area of interest, one very new to me, is art -- specifically, collages and painting. This link will take you to my "art novice" page. |
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