The Writer’s Stories
Get an in-depth look at Mia’s collection of short stories and vignettes, a personal exploration of love, relationships, and family
“Can We Talk”
A casual meetup at a diner turns into something more.
For the Culture
“Patagonia”
A hike through Torres del Paine in Patagonia leads to startling beauty and a moment of connection.
“Atacama”
A trip made with hesitation turns into a beautiful discovery in the deserts of Atacama.
The Cashes
“And So It Is”
The wedding day retold by the bride. An intimate look at the many anxieties and tender moments before the walk down the aisle.
“Honeymoon”
A glimpse of the honeymoon, spent exploring the beauty of Belize and discovering time with each other.
For the Love of the Game: The Academy
“The Academy” portrays the realities of a life at a tennis academy for a player who is young, Black, and hungry. How does one deal with the harsh reality of competition and training? How does one strive for one’s dream in the midst of injury and homesickness?
For the Love of the Game: Underwater
“Underwater” is a story grappling with the struggle to redefine one’s passion. How does one figure out how to leave something once loved behind? How does one move forward with a new passion, apart from the expectations of family?
For the Love of the Game: U.S. Open
“U.S. Open” is a story conveying the innocent excitement of a young family experiencing their first major tennis event. What is the impact of these moments when one is looking back? And how much more of an impact do the small moments have than the big ones?
For the Love of the Game: Palm Springs
“Palm Springs” is a story uncovering the tricky relationship between siblings as they embark on their competitive tennis journeys. How can they stay strong mentally, both on and off the court? What do they owe each other in a sport that is defined by its loneliness?
If I Can Make it There: Girlfriends
“Girlfriends” is a story portraying the messiness of friendships between women. How does one reconcile their expectations and memories of their friend with reality? How can a friendship stay strong and genuine across time and space? Listen to an excerpt below:
If I Can Make It There: Greener on the Other Side
“Greener on the Other Side” is a story grappling with the pain of losing identity and confidence in one’s work. How can one hope to maintain a facade of themselves at work? How can one find the strength and trust to believe that there is something better? Listen to an excerpt below:
If I Can Make It There: Pursuit of Work
“Pursuit of Work” is a story exploring the tension between the achievement of one’s passion and the reality of working life. What does it mean to “sell out” as an artist? How can one find peace with the practicality of making a living while also finding joy in creativity? Listen to an excerpt below:
If I Can Make It There: Finding Home
“Finding Home” navigates the complexities of New York City through the seeming mundanity of an apartment hunt. How does one think about creating a home in an unknown place? How does one’s privilege translate in a city with people in all different walks of life? Listen to an excerpt below:
Thicker Than Water: Growing Pains
“Growing Pains” is a story of brotherhood and the ways in which it is tested over time. In the throes of college life, how do the roles of older and younger brother become blurred? How do these roles simultaneously change and stay the same? Listen to an excerpt below:
Thicker Than Water: Engagement Party
“Engagement Party” is a story exploring the bittersweet transition from childhood to adulthood. How does one come to terms with her womanhood in her childhood home? What does she learn about herself as she takes this huge step in her life and relationship? Listen to an excerpt below:
Thicker Than Water: Valentine’s Day
“Valentine’s Day” is a story that delves into the messiness of relationships. How does a couple transition from young love to the reality of adulthood? What does this mean for the relationship and for the individuals themselves? Listen to an excerpt below:
Thicker Than Water: Camp
See my recap of “Camp” below!
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“Camp” is a story of family and its many definitions. What happens when a member of the family is made to feel like a stranger? What does it mean to truly belong to one’s own family? Listen to an excerpt below: