Hello! I live in southwest Michigan, near the lake, with my husband, daughters, and pets. Nice to meet you! Welcome.

I post writing and videos on my blog here at emilyvanderark.com. Most of the entries are pertaining to my two favorite things: books and writing! You can also check out my Goodreads page to see what I’m reading now.

My MFA in Creative Writing is from Spalding University Currently I am employed by the University of the Cumberlands, my alma mater, as an English professor in their online program, where I teach composition, American literature, and creative writing. My other passions are hiking, camping, exploring new places, gardening, knitting, and parenting my two daughters.

Thanks for stopping by!