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I’m a writer and artist working in stories, essays, zines, comics, and crafts.
No matter what form it takes, my work explores themes of connection, impermanence, and growth. I’m interested in quiet moments, big questions, and finding new ways to share our stories. I believe art should be playful, provocative, and rooted in curiosity. I love a twist.
My fiction and essays have been published in literary journals like Joyland, Flyway, Necessary Fiction, The Boiler, Bodega, Heavy Feather Review, storySouth, and LIT, I’ve been writing a newsletter about the creative process since 2019 (you should totally subscribe), and my self-published zines and comics can be purchased in my Etsy shop.
Originally from New York, I now live in Wilmington, North Carolina, where I spend my days writing, drawing, gardening, climbing rocks, and walking my dog, Hugo. I hold an MFA in fiction from UNCW and currently work as the Manager of Writing & Content Strategy at a global fintech company.
I’m always searching for new stories, new collaborators, and new ways to see the world. Reach out, say hello, share your ideas, and show me what you made.
Hi, I’m Chrissy.
Buy My Zines
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So Relatable: Winter 2024 ($7)
A zine about making art, embracing age, and learning to climb.
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Escape to Lake Waccamaw ($15)
A collaborative zine from our annual art retreat in NC.
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Coming Soon: Reactive
What training my dog taught me about being human.
Read My Work
Stories
“An Ocean This Big,” Monkeybicycle, June 2018
“Material Remains,” Flyway Journal, Spring 2018
“We Wives,” Joyland, July 2017
“Anatomy Lesson,” Cleaver Magazine, Spring 2017
“Dark Matter,” storySouth, Spring 2017
“The Arborist,” Necessary Fiction, November 2016
“Animal Control,” The Boiler, Spring 2016
“Southold,” Bodega Magazine, June 2015
“Foundation,” Heavy Feather Review, Summer 2014
“Stalagmites,” The Summerset Review, Fall 2013
“The Bruise on Your Chest,” Treehouse, Summer 2012
“How to End a Marriage,” Treehouse, Summer 2012
“A Good Enough Town,” LIT, Summer 2010
Essays
“Why I Choose the ‘No Frills’ Life and Love It,” MONEY, Dec 2019
“I Challenged Myself to a No-Spend Month,” MONEY, July 2019
“Food Budget Diary,” The Kitchn, October 2018
“Learning to Love Leftovers,” The Billfold, June 2018
“I’ve Made a Terrible Mistake,” The Billfold, August 2017
“The Cost of Keeping Bees,” The Billfold, May 2017
“The Great Escape,” Salt Magazine, October 2016
“Hatchling,” Switchback, Spring 2014 (Editor’s Prize, 2nd Runner Up)
“Write Through the White Space,” Ploughshares, December 2013
“Yes,” Prime Number, Issue 41.3, Fall 2013
“Om is Where the Heart Is,” Elephant Journal, Summer 2013
“Go Agro,” Winning Writers, Sports Prose Contest 2012 (Honorable Mention)
So Relatable is about creative projects, everyday goals, and artistic ambition.
In each issue you’ll find conversations about the creative process, updates on my writing projects, ideas for nourishing yourself, and a few great links to keep you inspired.
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