Stories—the ones we live, and the ones we tell and dream—permeate our lives. Stories also shape our lives. Stories are the way we pass on complex meaning from one generation to the next. These are the "true" stories that have shaped my life.

Cooperative Salvation

The aging fanbase of a previously edgy rock opera reveals connections between authenticity and divinity

The aging fanbase of a previously edgy rock opera reveals connections between authenticity and divinity

The Jesus in You

Birds & Bees

A naive youth tries to understand nonsense and ends up guilty by association.

A naive youth tries to understand nonsense and ends up guilty by association.

Covered in Silliness

Bonding with a child takes a turn into solving a crime... and not everyone is given the credit they deserve.

Bonding with a child takes a turn into solving a crime... and not everyone is given the credit they deserve.

What Cremains

A new mother takes on the Vietnam War and criminal justice system.

A new mother takes on the Vietnam War and criminal justice system.

A Pregnant Pause

A young boy tries to navigate an embarrassing mixup.

A young boy tries to navigate an embarrassing mixup.

Creative Spelling

A girl comes face to face with her greatest fears: blood and rejection.

A girl comes face to face with her greatest fears: blood and rejection.

The Blood Sisters

A young emo contrarian finds beauty in the unexpected

A young emo contrarian finds beauty in the unexpected