Career Q&A: Mary Volkman ’92, English, Writer

Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they go there. Today we’re talking with novelist Mary Volkman – whose pen name is Margo Christie – about writing and living a colorful life. Volkman’s debut novel These Days won second prize in Amazon’s 2012 Breakthrough Novel Award contest. Name: Mary Volkman, aka Margo Christie Grad Year and Major: 1992, English Job Title: Writer Employer: Self-employed Your Website: www.margochristienovelist.com Q: Tell us a little about how you wound up at UMBC. What’s your background? A: You could call me a hard-luck story. A refugee from… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Mary Volkman ’92, English, Writer