Bio

Originally from New York, Anne currently lives by the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle, WA with her spouse, dog and two cats. She is completing a PhD in literature & culture, and a MFA in creative writing, both at UW’s English Department. She spends much of her time riding her bicycle, knitting and reading fantasy novels.

Anne’s poetry practice is currently focused on experiences with chronic pain, especially as it intersects with themes of religion, intimacy, body image, and textile arts. Anne is currently developing a series of poems in the form of fiber, textile and book art objects. These tactile poems are the center of Anne’s MFA thesis.

As an artist, Anne is deeply invested in fiber arts, especially knitting, but also sewing, weaving, crochet, letterpress, book making and other art forms. She has been making art in one form or another since she was old enough to finger paint. In each new project since then, she enjoys continually learning new skills and exploring various media.

Anne is primarily a scholar and teacher of poetry, but her research interests variously include American studies, affect theory, feminist and queer theory, book art and visual art.