Selected Works
I mostly write about books, art, and happenings around town in Northern Virginia and D.C.
Book Reviews
→ My Good Bright Wolf: A Memoir | Washington Independent Review of Books
→ Crusade to Heal America: The Remarkable Life of Mary Lasker | Washington Independent Review of Books
→ Come and Get It: A Novel | Washington Independent Review of Books
→ Women! In! Peril!: Stories | Washington Independent Review of Books
Theater Reviews
→ A welcoming ‘Irish Carol’ in a chummy pub at Keegan Theatre | DC Theater Arts
→ A race against time in Synetic Theater’s mesmerizing ‘Romeo and Juliet’ | DC Theater Arts
→ Vibrant ‘Twelve Ophelias’ at GMU is a feminist spin on the Bard | DC Theater Arts
→ Big laughs and bawdy fun in ‘The Book of Mormon’ on tour at the National | DC Theater Arts
→ The Arlington Players come out with a snazzy and spirited ‘Prom’ | DC Theater Arts
→ Desire is deadly in American University’s ‘Spring Awakening’ | DC Theater Arts
→ Robots give humanity one last hurrah in Rorschach Theatre’s ‘Human Museum’ | DC Theater Arts
→ McLean Community Players has big fun with ‘Heathers: The Musical’ | DC Theater Arts
→ STC’s annual delight ‘Will on the Hill’ unites pols via the Bard | DC Theater Arts
→ Arlington Players’ ‘Little Women’ brings timeless tale to life with heart and spunk | DC Theater Arts
→ Feel-good ‘Comedy of Errors’ at STC is Shakespeare at his funniest | DC Theater Arts
→ Shakespeare at his grooviest in ‘As You Like It’ at American University | DC Theater Arts
→ A boy’s drag queen dream comes true in ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ at GU | DC Theater Arts
→ In ‘Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea’ at AU, a fantastical dive into the stories of Hans Christian Andersen | DC Theater Arts
Interviews
→ An Interview with Danuta Hinc | Washington Independent Review of Books
→ An Interview with Writer Sofia Samatar | Iris Literature and Arts Magazine
Features
→ Meet the Sisters Behind Culpeper’s Viral Vintage Coffee Truck | Northern Virginia Magazine
→ Leesburg’s Latest Sneaker Boutique Has Some of the Most Fashionable Shoes in the Country | Northern Virginia Magazine
→ JMU alumna pens famous screenplay | The Breeze Newspaper
Food & Lifestyle
→ Dinner and a Movie? These 4 NoVA Theaters Offer Both | Northern Virginia Magazine
→ 8 Rooftop Bars Where You Can Enjoy Cocktails and Sunsets | Northern Virginia Magazine
→ Scally Wags Pet Salon Becomes New Ashburn Treasure | Northern Virginia Magazine
→ Try These 5 German Restaurants in NoVA for a Taste of Old World European Charm | Northern Virginia Magazine
→ The Fall for the Book Festival Extends Year-Round With its Podcast | Northern Virginia Magazine
→ These Bakeries Are Creating the Best Over-the-Top Cookie Treats in NoVA | Northern Virginia Magazine
→ August is National Peach Month. Here’s Where You Can Celebrate | Northern Virginia Magazine
→ Permanent Jewelry Is the Latest TikTok Trend. Here’s Where You Can Find it in the DMV | Northern Virginia Magazine
→ These Local Ice Cream Shops Have the Best Creamy Soft Serve Treats for Summer | Northern Virginia Magazine
→ From a Classic Reuben to Shrimp Salad, These Delis are Serving the Best Sandwiches in NoVA | Northern Virginia Magazine
→ The Largest Banksy Exhibit Ever Assembled Is Coming to DC | Northern Virginia Magazine
→ Here’s Where To Find Incredible Chinese Takeout in Northern Virginia | Northern Virginia Magazine