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Prism & Pen

The Pink Power Ranger: Social Justice and Queer Awakenings

How meeting my childhood hero unraveled the foundations of my identity

Dec 13, 2023

Complete set of action figures of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers — from left to right: Blue Ranger, Yellow Ranger, White Ranger, Red Ranger, Green Ranger, Pink Ranger, Black Ranger

Dec 13, 2023

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The Narrative Arc

A Letter to the Man on Arizona Avenue Who Asked Me to Smile

I wanted someone to blame for the anguish I’ve suffered through this year

Nov 5, 2023

Blonde woman with eyeglasses sipping coffee while walking along a park

Nov 5, 2023

Nicola

On Medium Hiatus (Effective June 1st)

In the eternal words of Ross Geller, “we are on a break.”

May 31

On Medium Hiatus (Effective June 1st)

May 31

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So, Long Story Short ✨

The Story Behind the Story: “Lost in Translation”

A behind-the-scenes look at how this short fiction came to life.

May 30

The Story Behind the Story: “Lost in Translation”

May 30

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Fiction Shorts

Progress is Not Linear

Road to recovery

May 23

Progress is Not Linear

May 23

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So, Long Story Short ✨

The Story Behind the Story: “When Death Calls”

A behind-the-scenes look at how this short fiction came to life.

May 23

The Story Behind the Story: “When Death Calls”

May 23

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Fiction Shorts

Tough Love

A rookie’s reckoning

May 22

Tough Love

May 22

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Fiction Shorts

The Smartest Person in the Room

(Not) out of place

May 21

The Smartest Person in the Room

May 21

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Gals Got Game ⚡️

He for She: Engaging Men in the Fight for Gender Equity in Sports

Recognizing male allies in the pursuit of a (sports) world where gender doesn’t determine destiny

May 19

He for She: Engaging Men in the Fight for Gender Equity in Sports

May 19

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Hustle & Write

Why Credibility is Integral to Writing Success

Leveraging one’s identity, experience, and achievements is critical in establishing trust with readers

May 16

Why Credibility is Integral to Writing Success

May 16

Nicola

Nicola

Personal essay & short fiction writer. Writing about the ebbs & flows of this one beautiful life. Making space to craft stories and cultivate curiosities. 🧠⚡️

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