In 2014, the Ohio Arts Council selected me to receive an Individual Excellence Award in Literature-Fiction based on the title story from my collection “Born Beneath Pedro’s Sombrero: Tales of Trauma and Triumph from the National Association of Tourist Attraction Survivors.”

I am deeply indebted to the OAC for their generous support as I use the resources granted both to promote completed projects and to nurture ongoing ones.

Thanks, OAC!