I'm a working writer and lit teacher currently stationed in Sofia, Bulgaria at The American College of Sofia. My memoir, Boy Erased, will be out from Riverhead (Penguin) in May 2016.

Progressive queer. I use whatever pronoun you prefer. Proud agnostic with a pragmatic side.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel extensively and rely on the kindness of strangers. I love Couchsurfing's philosophy of abundance. I've had many great experiences as host and visitor.

Interests

Books, good conversation, strong coffee.

• writing
• books
• dancing
• recipes
• coffee
• drinking
• traveling
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Writers: Mary Anne Evans, Hawthorne, Flannery O'Connor, Lauren Groff; Movies: I have a weird obsession with Beetlejuice [sic]; Music: Lately? Björk, Ariel Pink, Father John Misty.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Drinking homemade vodka and dancing all night with a Ukrainian family in a tiny village.

Teach, Learn, Share

I once wrote an illustrated short story about a turtle for a Romanian family's unborn child. They promised to read the story to their child one day.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Writing advice, humor, recipes, books, gratitude.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Greece, Italy, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bulgaria, Ukraine, United States

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