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Salamander virtual event next week (Spotlight: Danny Lang-Perez)

Hello! I am happy to share that the next Salamander virtual event happens next Sunday, April 13th @3pm EST via Zoom (see below for more info; register here). In the days leading up to the virtual reading, I am going to do some quick spotlights on our readers. Danny Lang-Perez is first up in the … Continue reading Salamander virtual event next week (Spotlight: Danny Lang-Perez) →

new poem up at Split This Rock!

I’m excited to share that I have a new poem published! Check out “Every S In This Poem is Telling On Me” which is currently featured as part of Split This Rock‘s Poem of the Week series. It’s always meaningful to see my work find a home, and I’m grateful to everyone at Split This … Continue reading new poem up at Split This Rock! →

news + new Debate erasures

I wrote in my journal last night: Made it to August, no thanks to July. It’s been tough. If this is you and your situation as well, please know you’re not alone. This week, I’m sharing some quick news as well as two new additions and an update to the Debate series of erasures I’ve … Continue reading news + new Debate erasures →

community news & new Debate series poems

This week, I’d like to share some news from writers in my communities as well as a few opportunities in the world. Also this week: a new installment in my Debate series of erasures (for more info on the series, check out the original post). Enjoy! Community News First up, happy to share that poet … Continue reading community news & new Debate series poems →

Thoughts on the 2024 Presidential debate + new project

The 2024 Presidential debate focused heavily on the word "border," evoking emotional and political implications.

Richard Serra & what it comes down to

This week, a new lyrical alignment inspired by artist Richard Serra emphasizes obsession, repetition, and their relation to presence.

reading afterthoughts & intro

Just a quick post to share some thoughts and pics after last night’s reading. I had a great time sharing the stage with Jason Prokowiew, Maxine West, Leticia Priebe Rocha, and Thuy Phan. Thank you to everyone at Tell-All Boston and Porter Square Bookstore who made last night’s reading possible! Special thanks to everyone who attended in person … Continue reading reading afterthoughts & intro →

reading tonight!!!

TONIGHT, I will be the special guest reader at the latest installment of Tell-All Boston‘s reading series: “Life on the Margins.” I’ll be reading from my memoir, Ruin & Want (Sundress Publications), and sharing the stage with with Jason Prokowiew, Maxine West, Leticia Priebe Rocha, & Thuy Phan. This reading has a virtual attendance option … Continue reading reading tonight!!! →

reading tomorrow tonight!!!

TOMORROW, I will be the special guest reader at the latest installment of Tell-All Boston‘s reading series: “Life on the Margins.” I’ll be reading from my memoir, Ruin & Want (Sundress Publications), and sharing the stage with with Jason Prokowiew, Maxine West, Leticia Priebe Rocha, & Thuy Phan. This reading has a virtual attendance option … Continue reading reading tomorrow tonight!!! →

vital signs + upcoming event

Happy to report that I’m still coming through on that “100% survival rate” I spoke of in my last post. Since then, I’ve experienced some further personal struggles that have laid me unexpectedly bare (read: there’s been lots of self-help books and big talks about health, finances, etc.). In a way, what I’ve been feeling … Continue reading vital signs + upcoming event →