Katherine Massey

Hometown:

Hooverville, CA

Statement:

The only two things worth writing about are love and death, and anyone who would disagree has never experienced either of them.

I'm 21, about to graduate college with a major in Politcal Science and a minor in Theatre Arts. I'm anti-Epicurean. I believe in love and goodness, in the intrinsic value of human beings, in the beauty and complexity of the poor, in the wisdom and liberty of the virtuous. I doubt that Time is linear. Most of what I write takes place in a sort of expanded present, because I believe that's where we spend almost all of our time. All I can hope for, with regard to my writing, is that someone might find in it meaning, or hope, or clarity, or anything else that will be a positive piece of their Experience. I am a firm believer in community and the connectedness of all humans, that we have far more in common than not, so I am always looking for kindred spirits. Please feel free to email me at teal_huron@yahoo.com if you'd like to talk.

Background:

My mother was an immigrant, and we essentially learned English together--she taught me to read at age two, to ensure I didn't pick up her faulty grammar. I suppose she overshot her mark. My first publication was at age eight and I have won several awards since then. I work as a writing tutor at my university, I specialize in philosophy and political science, but do general writing as well. I love my job. Last month I won First Place in the Frank Sullivan Memorial Short Story Contest, and I've only now begun to consider attempting to actually get some exposure.

Upcoming:

I have no upcoming events or appearances, but I am open to the idea if anyone has suggestions. Haha.