Sassafras is a celebrated author whose queer and leather books (Roving Pack, A Little Queermas Carol, Leather Ever After, and Lost Boi) have been honored by the American Library Association, the Lambda Literary Foundation, the International Leather Association- Writing Awards. Sassafras’ work regularly appears in leading magazines/publications, and Sassafras has taught queer storytelling workshops at colleges, conferences, bookstores, festivals, and squats from Atlanta to Berlin to NYC to Oakland to Amsterdam. The film rights to Sassafras’ queer leather novel Lost Boi were recently optioned.
Freelance Portfolio
New York Times
What We Can Learn From European Dog Culture
The Dog Park Is Bad, Actually
Before You Adopt: Planning a Lifelong Commitment to Your Pet’s Health
Helping Your Dog Survive During a Quarantine
Wired
In Praise of Positive Reinforcement for Your Pets
Robot Dogs Can Help Seniors Cope
The Tech That Can Help Keep Your Dogs Happy And Healthy
I Turned a Spare Bedroom into a Dog Gymnasium
How to Throw Your Dog a Birthday Party
5 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Make for Your Dog
I Shopped Around for a House That Was Perfect for My Dogs
4 Things Pet Owners Regret Doing When Buying a Home
Indoor Scent Games for Dogs
The Joy of Purpose
Competing In Sports with a “Challenging Dog”
Life in the Dog World as a Member of the LGBTQ Community
Lila Holberg Wins Best Junior at 2024 AKC National Championship
Narratively
Confessions of a Misfit on the Dog Show Circuit
Dogster
Yes, You Can (and Should) Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
Let’s Get Physical – Therapy, That Is
Surfing Dogs – How to Teach Your Dog to Surf
How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog?
Should You Adopt A Dog Right Now?
Modern Dog
Cuteness Alert: Atlanta Humane Society Brings Puppies To Closed Aquarium For Too-Cute Outing
Send A Puppy To Someone!
Whole Dog Journal
Autistic Dogs: Can Dogs Have Autism?
Double TPLO Surgery For Dogs
Take A Hike! (With Your Dog)
Dog Dementia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The Bark
Dot-com Dog Walking
Indoor Athletics For Your Dog
Innovative Ideas: Helping the Homeless and Shelter Dogs
Lost Cause: On Estrangement and Chosen Family
The Huffington Post
A Guide To Nonbinary Pronouns and Why They Matter
I Was A Homeless Teen; My Dog, Mercury Helped Me Through It
Catster
Kitty vs. The Christmas Tree – Be Aware of the Holiday Dangers
Keep Your Cat Busy With These DIY Games
Gardening With Cats: How to Create a Pet-Friendly Garden
Good Housekeeping
I’m a Certified Dog Trainer. Here’s the Most Important Advice I Have for Flying With a Dog.
The Many Mental Health Benefits of Cats
I’m a Certified Dog Trainer. Here’s How I Prepare My Pets for Extreme Weather
50 Iconic Songs for Pride Month
Essential LGBTQ+ Books to Read for Pride (and All Year Long)
11 Best (and Free) Lesbian Dating Apps for Queer Women
