As a novelist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Elizabeth Droppers has a fondness for deep reflection and putting words to complex experiences. She earned an MFA in Creative Writing, Fiction from Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR. Published short stories include: Getting Clean, Hobart, 2020, and The Golden Fish, The Scores: A Journal of Poetry and Prose, 2019. Elizabeth resides in Grand Rapids, MI with her husband, toddler, and two mischievous mutts.

On a More Personal Note

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I'm a slow-living small business owner, a cortado lover, and an avid enthusiast of mid-day naps. For my toddler and me.

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I value simplicity, deep connection, and books.

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While building my writing practice, I stumbled across Ira Glass’ talk on closing the gap. He advises young creatives to generate a huge volume of work to close the gap between taste and ability. I took his words to heart in a very literal way and turned out several novels between 2018 and 2025. I learned a lot through generating so many pages, and I wish more expedient paths on other emerging writers.

For the surprise of a lifetime, stepping into motherhood bolstered writing. When she sleeps, I sleep or write. No errands or dishes. No laundry or food prep. Putting a firm boundary around these sacred hours is the product of privilege, a counter-cultural choice, and a resounding, repetitive YES to the value of dreams.