I’m Emily, a writer and artist in northern Michigan. I write poetry, essays, and hybrids of the two. My first book was Divination with a Human Heart Attached. I’m currently working on a prose project about restlessness and neurodivergence. I also make art and zines as part of my studio, Ironweed Arts.


new art on the way this summer ✷ I’m getting ready to be a part of the artist market at Pleasant Peninsula, a national mural festival celebrating art and ecosystems. It’s Saturday, July 26 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
A book cover with a photo of Lake Michigan ripples in the background and the word "surfacing" in white text. The subtitle is white text on a purple backround and reads: closing practices for creative writers