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Jack and the dragon man's daughter

February 21, 2016
A modern twist on an Appalachian folk tale. This queer coming-of-age novel explores struggles and conflict surrounding class, education, family, and sexual identity in a rural mountain setting.

 
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“How I Know Vaccines Didn’t Cause My Child’s Autism”

The Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism
November 16, 2011
A personal narrative about my daughter’s early development, and how none of her delays correlated with her vaccination schedule. Published under the name Devon Koren Alley.

 
 
 

Highway 11

December 2006
A series of interconnected short stories which take place along the route of US-11. In particular, the stories in this collection draw from the rich Appalachian heritage of the region that surrounds the heart of the highway in the mountains of Virginia and East Tennessee. Published under the name Devon Koren Asdell.

 

"The Johnstown Flood"

The Encyclopedia of Appalachia
March 1, 2006

A very small article about the Johnstown Flood under the Environment section. Published under the name Devon Asdell.

 

Self, Community & CULTURE: Readings IN MULTIPLE LITERACIES

2005
A custom published reader for English 101 and First Year Writing. Co-edited with Jenn Fishman, Stacey Pigg, Miya Abbott, Bill Doyle, and Amanda Watkins. Published under the name Devon Asdell.