I am a trader

by | Apr 17, 2026

I am a trader, moving ideas through the body
In between
people
Communities
Institutions

Trade means –
Learning languages
Negotiating thoughts
Forms and structures
Stories (ancient and renewable and made for the future)
Putting value on things, to make exchange possible
Changing the role of things: sometimes the ocean is big, sometimes it is just across the street

Moving is nimble
Nimbleness is essential
Brain and muscle are side by side
Risk comes along for the ride

Dance and performance, prayer and conversation are the marketplaces

An image of two Critical Response Process book covers

Liz Also Writes Books 

Shape and Momentum: An Insomniac’s Guide for a World in Constant Motion (2026) is a choreographic manifesto, offering new ways to navigate change and thrive amidst instability. Hiking the Horizontal (2011) nudges readers to bring a horizontal focus to bear on a hierarchical world. This is the perfect book for anyone curious about the possible role for art in politics, science, community, motherhood, and the media.