Hello!

I’m Faerl Marie. I’ll be graduating with my MFA in Creative Writing from the University of New Mexico in May of 2018. I have a Bachelor’s in Psychology with minors in English and Social Welfare. My fiction has appeared in Medical Muse and Centum Press. I was a Writer’s Digest “Dear Lucky Agent” award winner (2016) and a finalist for the Charles Johnson Fiction Award (2016). I’m a regular contributor of the Albuquerque Mom’s Blog.

In addition to my writing, I have many years of experience in the biomedical and social behavioral research industry as an IRB analyst for the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. I’m a Certified IRB Professional (CIP) and ICH-GCP and CITI certified. I received the UNMHSC Office of Research Staff Merit Award in 2016 and 2017. This expertise and knowledge has given me the opportunity to work on technical and professional projects.

I love working with creative teams to bring a project from conception to completion and have seen my words published and recorded for voice over. I feel my greatest work in progress will always be my own creative depths–I never know the extent of my capability until I’m faced with a new challenge or asked to dive in with another amazing team whose fresh perspective draws new facets of creativity from me.

Along with my writing work, I am focused on my husband and daughter. We live in the mountains east of Albuquerque and delight in the serenity of our home.  Thank you for considering my work.

Sincerely,

Faerl Marie Torres