You could say I’ve taken the scenic route around to my writing career. As a kid, I wrote nonstop: short stories, half-finished novels that were essentially fanfiction of my favorite books. I started college at Tulane University as an English major, but felt like I needed a more practical career than writing. l’d always loved movies, too, and soon I discovered Tulane’s film production program. This started my feet down a very different path.
Not too long after college, I moved to Brooklyn and managed to wedge my foot in the heavy door of the film industry. (For a little more detail on how I got started, you can check out this post or this post on my Substack.) I worked my way up the ladder of production, and have been working for the past couple years as an Assistant Production Coordinator, mainly on TV shows. You can check out my IMDB for a mostly up-to-date look at what I’ve worked on.
As I worked my way up through production, I also worked my way through the city. After leaving Brooklyn I spent a year in the East Village, a year in Hamilton Heights, and half a year in Hell’s Kitchen. I love how every neighborhood is its own little city, with different atmospheres and different recurring characters. I loved the bustle of the East Village and the austere brownstones of Hamilton Heights. Being so close to Central Park in Hell’s Kitchen was a runner’s dream. They all have something unique to offer, so you can find your little niche no matter what part of the city you’re in.
Now I’m back in Brooklyn and embracing my roots in the writing world.
I love to write in coffee shops – and I’ve got a whole Substack about it! Every week I review a coffee shop or two based on how good they are to write in. It’s all purely subjective, and as much as I love my lattes I’m no coffee expert, so the reviews focus on seating availability and vibes more than anything else.
When I’m not working, I try to spend as much time outside as possible. If I’m not on a run or at a soccer game, you can find me settled on a park bench with a good book in hand.
