Zine and Pride Anthology

This week has been a whirlwind filled with ups and downs. My family had a sudden death of a family member which has been challenging. I’ve written a bit about my grief but its so raw its hard to fully put everything to words. On top of that, my kids are on summer break so routine has been changed in several ways. I had to move some writing things around but am trying to give myself grace and time to do what I can.

I still have a few writing updates that I still want to share and celebrate, despite the somber mood. The first is the release of Swagger: A Celebration of the Butch Experience (by Flashpoint Publications) on June 1st to celebrate Pride (Happy Pride Month!). This is an anthology of poetry, fiction, and essays exploring the butch experience and butch individuals. My poem “When I Met Haruka” (and yes, that is a Sailor Moon reference) was published in this collection. You can buy a digital copy on Amazon.

Next, the Wii Fan Zine by Morgan Taylor was released and my copy came in the mail. Mo encouraged the use of hands on art and that really shows in the zine. The rough textured paper and the hand-sewn seam really give that sensation of hand-made creation. Check out it out below!

The second picture shows my digital collage which I made out of Wii instruction manuals. It was a fun project! I loved the Wii as a teen (I even re-created my Mii for the author picture which was a great idea from Morgan)! You can read this digitally online! If you want a physical copy, reach out to Morgan on their Instagram (copies are pay-what-you-can).

Lastly, I had another mail day haul from JLRB Press. The Holes anthology came in along with a free poetry book and some other goodies. Thanks again for including my poems in the collection! There is an upcoming online reading which you can learn more about on JLRB Press’ website/Instagram.