Havin’s writings and poetry have been described as “ethereal, subtly violent, and not for the faint of heart”, receiving showcases in publications such as San Diego Poetry Annual, The Dust Magazine, Humana Obscura, and others. She was the founder and host of Portland-based literary series It’s Rhubarb from 2015-2017 and shortlisted for the 2021 Bridport International Creative Writing Prize in Poetry. Havin is the Language Arts columnist and Dance reviewer for Oregon ArtsWatch, staff writer for The Oregonian, and former contributor for The Chronicle. She was recently invited to present at the inaugural "Get Lit" literary event at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Museum in Newport. Havin's work focuses on water systems, California agriculture, and the Pacific Ocean.