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About
Originally from Southern California, I live in Philadelphia. I have an MFA in Creative Writing from Queens University of Charlotte and am an Associate Professor (Teaching/Instruction) of writing at Temple University.
I'm the author of two Philadelphia-set novels: Regret (2007) and The Intersection (2016).
My short stories have appeared in The Baltimore Review, Santa Fe Writer’s Project Journal, Ray’s Road Review, Northern Liberties Review, DOAB, and Jonathan.
My reviews have appeared in Philadelphia Review of Books.
What I've read
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What I've read
Follow the books I’ve read or am currently reading via GoodReads: VirgoWriter
Virgowriter's books
Engaging voice. Some of the reviews said there’s no story, but I disagree: it’s a love story? How much do you need to have happen to high school kids? The family drama in the background (and past) doesn’t get enough attention, but it has...
3.5 stars. The story does find its groove about half way through, but it's rough in places up until that point. The setting (which is crucial to the protagonist's story) comes through well. Sloppy use of point of view, though, as Carlos ...
3.5 stars. There's some good writing in here, but the various plotlines/character arcs read like good ideas that haven't been tied together well. IN general, the novel just isn't very cohesive. The sexuality plot with Maya is interesting...
