Lockie's Writing

Anthologized Poetry, Prose Poetry, Flash Fiction

Fifty Shades of Funny

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The Great American Poetry Show, Volume Two

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From Neon Literary Magazine

'"Loons" by Michael Hettich is a haunting, quiet narrative poem in which the writer and his father swim out into the middle of a lake. This can be contrasted with the much more humorous "Robinson Crusoe" by Lockie Hunter, which takes the form of a list of song titles which, read in sequence, tell the story of the famous shipwreck novel. It's a credit to the anthology that having these two pieces printed together doesn't feel uneven or ill-planned.' — Read the entire review from Neon Literary Magazine.

"Memior 101" in the anthology Imagine Coal

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Readings and Appearances

Co-producer and co-host of WordPlay Radio on Asheville FM Every Sunday from 5-6 pm.

Selected Shows:
November 28th, 2014 with master storyteller David Novak
September 14th, 2014 with poet Cecelia Woloch
May 11th, 2014 with poet Catherine Carter

NC Literary Review Fall 2023 Reading, October 26, 2023 at Asheville Art Museum

Dogwood Alliance Woods & Wilds Annual Storytelling event, October 6, 2023 at One World Brewing

Recording: November 2023

Writers at Home, Malaprops, March 19, 2023

Plays Well With Others at Ginger's Revenge, October 23, 2022

Featured reader for Writers at Home presented by UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program, March 19th, 2017 at Malaprop's Bookstore

Host/Curator for Juniper Bends Reading Series, upcoming February 17th, 2017

Participant in Mountain of Words Write-A-Thon for Asheville Writers in the Schools and Community

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Lockie participated in the 4th annual Mountain of Words Write-A-thon to support the work of Asheville Writers in the Schools and Community. This non-profit organization changes lives with creativity and literacy by connecting teaching artists with children, youth and families through innovative programs for those too often overlooked and underserved. Funds raised supported the Family Voices program in local elementary schools, summer artist residencies in programs for children from low income communities, and the new online magazine program for teens, Word on the Street.

Host/Curator for Juniper Bends Reading Series, November 18th, 2016

Host/Curator and Reader for the Eight Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading, August 28th, 2016

Host/Curator for Juniper Bends Reading Series, August 19th, 2016

Host/Curator and Reader for Stories by the River Fundraiser, May 21st, 2016

Host/Curator for Juniper Bends Reading Series, May 6th, 2016

Featured speaker at North Carolina Writers' Network, May 4th, 2016

Host/Curator and reader for Stories by the River Fundraiser, March 19th, 2016

Host/Curator for Juniper Bends Reading Series, February 5th, 2016

Host/Curator for Juniper Bends Reading Series, November 13th, 2015

Judge for the Social Justice Poetry Youth Slam: Soul Speak Asheville, October 4, 2015

Host/Curator for Juniper Bends Reading Series, August 28th, 2015

Host/Curator and Reader for the Seventh Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading, August 23rd, 2015

Host/Curator for West End Poetry and Prose Reading Series Saturday March 14th, 2015

Host/Curator for Juniper Bends Reading Series Friday February 13, 2015

Host/curator and Reader at the 5th Anniversary Juniper Bends Reading Series Friday November 7th 2014

Host/Curator and Reader for West End Poetry and Prose Reading Series Saturday October 11th, 2014

Reader: Juniper Bends and Topside Press present: Where We're Going We Don't Need Roads, Wednesday October 8th, 2014

Host/Curator of West End Poetry and Prose Reading Series September 13th, 2014

Host/Curator and Reader for the Sixth Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading, August 24th, 2014

Reader for Poetry Cabaret 2, Tuesday August 19th, 2014

Reading at Juniper Bends Reading Series August 9, 2013

Host/Curator for Juniper bends reading series Friday August 7th, 2014

Host/Curator for Juniper bends over queer erotic reading Friday July 11th, 2014

Reader: Listen to This - Stories in Performance at 35 Below (Asheville Community Theater)
"You Never Forget Your First Car - autobiographical anecdotes of inaugural automobiles", June 26th, 2014

Host/Curator for Juniper bends reading series Friday May 9th, 2014

Lightning Love Poet for Mad Hat's Poetry, Prose & Anything Goes, March 21st, 2014

Host/Curator for Juniper bends reading series Friday February 7th, 2014

Reader: Listen to This - Stories in Performance at 35 Below (Asheville Community Theater)
"Parade Stories", November 21st, 2013

Reader: Moonshine #5 - A Night of Readings at Anam Cara Theater Collective Thursday July 25th, 2013

Reading at Asheville's Wordfest 2013

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Reading on WordPlay Dec 12, 2012

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Poetry: Print

"Curious" Hiram Poetry Review, Issue 77, Hiram College, Spring 2016

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"A Queer Activist Love Story", issue 34 of Slipstream, Rust-Dust-Lust Theme, 2014.

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Teaching

Adjunct Professor in Creative and Media Writing at Warren Wilson College

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Supervisor - The Echo and The Echo Reverb

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Farewell Letter from the Editor click here.

Faculty Advisor - Swannanoa Journal Warren Wilson College

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Creative Nonfiction/Essays

"How to Support Your Daughter When She Moves to San Francisco" North Carolina Literary Review Online Winter 2023

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"Transmission Lines" North Carolina Literary Review Online Fall 2023

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"My Grandmother's Love Letters" North Carolina Literary Review Online Fall 2022

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"One Appalachian Woman's Misadventures With Backyard Chickens: Lessons On Heritage and Homesteading" published in WNC Magazine March/April 2017

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"Hospice Volunteer Training, Day One: Five Scenarios" published in Gulf Stream Literary Magazine Issue 10 - December, 2013

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"Signal" published in The Main Street Rag Summer 2013

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"In Defense of Stink" published in The Smart Set from Drexel University November 7, 2012

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"The Witness of High Hats" published in The Baltimore Review Winter 2012

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"When Freedom throws a party" published in The Christian Science Monitor March 21, 2011

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"Exploring Intersections: An Exercise in Dismembering and Remembering Selves" published in Brevity September 2010 issue 34

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"Marijuana or Roller Coaster?" published in McSweeney's Internet Tendency February 4, 2010

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"Magic Strawberry Grace" published in Backyard Living - July, 2008

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"Room for Purple Horses" published in Hip Mama - #38 The Labor Issue, September 2007

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"Joyce Carol Oates and the American South: Her Use of a Southern Style" published in Celestial Timepiece

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"Adventures in Multitasking" published in Common Ties Feb. 19, 2007

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"Socrates in Training Pants" published in Literary Mama 01.05.07

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"On the Peril of Ceiling Fans" published in the The Morning News, June 2006

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Published Fiction

"Lockie Confidentials - Issue 7" published in Mad Hatter's Review Issue 7

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"Letter to the Welfare Office from the Social Worker of the Old Woman Living in the Shoe" published in Opium Magazine March 25, 2009

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"Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Dip" published in Quarter After Eight volume 14

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"Open Letter to the Person Who Told My Mother Her Hair Looked Good This Way" published in Wild Violet Live Steel - volume VI issue 1

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"Lesions" published in Foliate Oak February 2007 - Volume 2, Issue 2

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"...one new cat" published in Problem Child Tuxedo issue, Volume 20, Issue 1, fall 2006

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"Robinson Crusoe" published in Opium 1.12.07

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"Open Marriage" published in Chick Flicks Issue 10

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"Some Things My Sister Left Behind" published in ken*again Winter 2006/2007

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"Hands" published in the Emerson Review Spring 2006

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Freelance Clips — Lifestyle & Home

"Traditions of Thanks" published in WNC Parent Magazine - November 2010

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"Bend me, shape me: Asheville kids' hottest fashion accessory? Rubber bands" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, May 17, 2010

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"Your Father's Day Guide: Indoors and outdoors, artsy and more" published in WNC Parent Magazine - June 2009

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"Celebrate Mother's Day in Style" (including Lockie's mom's recipe for baked apple French toast!) published in WNC Parent Magazine - May 2009

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"We Give Thanks: Families Bond over Thanksgiving traditions" published in WNC Parent Magazine - November 2008

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"Gifts to aid, soothe the new mom" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, June 23, 2008

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"How to host a successful yard or garage sale" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, May 3, 2008

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"Bless the beasts" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, April 23, 2008

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"Your guide to local shelters and agencies" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, February 11, 2008

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Freelance Clips — Food & Beverage

"Beertown, USA: Asheville" published in Draft - September/October 2010

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"Beyond the Typical Cake: Move over yellow cake with buttercream - there are other birthday options" published in WNC Parent Magazine - July 2009

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"Toast the bride, groom" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, June 13, 2008

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Freelance Clips — Parenting

"Surviving the Toddler Years: Tips for getting through a plane trip, a meal out and more" published in WNC Parent Magazine - October 2010
   (also appeared in the Asheville Citizen Times on September 17, 2010)

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"Expectations vs. Reality: Parenthood's Challenges Catch Many New Parents Off-guard" published in WNC Parent Magazine - September 2010

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"Get Moving Together: Parent-child classes promote fun, fitness and family time" published in WNC Parent Magazine - April 2010

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"Beyond Campfires: Nontraditional camps" published in WNC Parent Magazine - March 2010

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"Get Artsy: Visual arts classes tap children's creativity" published in WNC Parent Magazine - January 2010

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"Benefits of Nursing" published in WNC Parent Magazine - September 2009

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"Awaken the Spirit at Camp" published in WNC Parent Magazine - March 2009

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"Inexpensive holiday gifts for children" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, December 15, 2008

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"Gift ideas: Encourage creativity with board games" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, December 1, 2008

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"Gear Up For Baby: 10 Great Baby Gadgets" published in WNC Parent Magazine - September 2008

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"Summer camps offer unity with nature, opportunity for self-discovery" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, March 10, 2008

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"Top 10 gifts for teens and tweens" published in WNC Parent Magazine - December 2007

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"Top 10 gifts for baby's 1st Christmas" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, December 10, 2007

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Freelance Clips — Travel

"Fall Joyrides - Graham County" pubished in - WNC Magazine - October, 2011

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"Myrtle Beach : Go Beyond the Ocean" published in WNC Parent Magazine - May 2011

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"Cruising : Your Family's Ship Has Come In" published in WNC Parent Magazine - May 2011

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"Head North for the Winter : Boone and Blowing Rock offer cold-weather family fun" published in WNC Parent Magazine - January 2011

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"A Visit to Winston-Salem" published in WNC Parent Magazine - December 2010
   (also appeared in the Asheville Citizen Times on November 29, 2010)

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"Go West: With I40 Reopened Tennessee Destinations Are Again Easily in Reach" published in WNC Parent Magazine - June 2010

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"Education Meets Adventure: A Family Travel Guide to 3 Historic Cities" published in WNC Parent Magazine - May 2010

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Freelance Clips — Fashion

"The Holidays' Finest Attire" published in WNC Parent Magazine - November 2009

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"Warm up the kids with uniquely Asheville fashions" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, January 14, 2008

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Environmental Journalism

"Skydiving Stunt" pubished in - WNC Magazine - March, 2011

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"River Link" aired on NPR - WPVM (Asheville) as part of the Swannanoa Journal - March, 2010

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Grants, Awards and Residencies

2019 Arrowmont School of Crafts PENTACULUM - Artist in Residence - week long residency

2013-14 Regional Artist Project Grant

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2008 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, Semi-Finalist

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2007 New England Writers Awards, Honorable Mention - Creative Non Fiction

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25th annual EVVY awards, Best Prose

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