Katie M. Zeigler is a writer and professor living in Walnut Creek, CA. Zeigler graduated from Stanford University with a BA and MA in English Literature in 1995 and 1996 respectively and, after many years, returned to school and just completed her MFA in Creative Writing from St. Mary’s College. She has had short fiction and nonfiction published in Fish Anthology, Stonecoast Review, Griffel, Digging, Stanford Magazine, and was recently featured on the podcast In Short: The Story Podcast. In addition to her teaching, Zeigler also serves as the Editor in Chief of NiftyLit.
In September 2022 SmokeLong launched a workshop environment/community christened SmokeLong Fitness. This acclaimed community workshop is happening right now on our dedicated workshop site. If you choose to join us, you will work in a small group of around 15-20 participants to give and receive feedback on flash narratives.