I've been teaching middle school ELA for 17 years--pursuing a writing side gig for the last 7. Three completed manuscripts, countless hours of revision, hundreds of query letters, twice signing with and being released from literary agents, priceless feedback from publishing agents...oh my. What a learning experience! 

Now? I'm trying a different route, because I just want my stories read.
  • York, Pennsylvania
  • JoinedMarch 14, 2021



Stories by SMcLane80
Rise Up by SMcLane80
Rise Up
Crosstown rivals on the basketball court-Kyle, white from the country; Tre, black from the city-become tight...
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Finding the Before by SMcLane80
Finding the Before
Cash is a survivor...well, he's trying. But as he enters seventh grade at Spring Cove Middle, he realizes lif...
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