about me

I’m an editor, writer, and teacher living in Brooklyn. I grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia, and I've taught at Yale, Princeton, and Columbia. I've written and published several academic articles, as well as Black Market, a book that analyzes how slavery  continued structuring the nation’s economy and culture even after its formal abolition. As an editor, I've worked with scholars in cultural studies, political science, media studies, and ethnic studies on all kinds of projects. I have a knack for close reading and shaping arguments, and I love helping authors make headway on their journey. If you have a project in the works and you need some insight and guidance, get in touch through my contact page and let’s talk about it.