Interview & Upcoming Releases, reading
Yesterday was the release of my interview “Story Behind the Story” with Dandelion Revolution Press! Earlier this year my short fiction piece “Like That” was published in their Transitions collection. In the interview I discuss some real world inspiration for the piece in addition to my process behind writing it. You can read the full interview on DRP’s substack: https://dandelionrevolutionpress.substack.com/p/story-behind-the-story-like-that
Next up is the release of Take The Fruit: An Anthology Of Religious Trauma by Listen To Your Skin Press. This publication has been a long time in the making so I’m excited to see the final result and proud of the editors for pushing through this long publication cycle! I have one short fiction story in this collection: “Transubstantiation.” I really liked the theme focus of religious trauma because I don’t often see this explore in anthology collections. I was raised Roman Catholic and, unfortunately, did not have a good experience. This short story is loosely inspired by a retreat I attended as a requirement for Confirmation which would lead to my realization of being an atheist.
There will be a reading in Denver, CO on December 15th at COUNTERPATH BOOKSTORE from 2 pm to 4pm. I won’t be able to attend but other fellow contributors will be reading their pieces. You can order your copy here: https://www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk/products/take-the-fruit
Lastly, earlier this year my unpublished chapbook, In The Shadow of Sanity: Poems on Mental Health, was short-listed for Garden Party Collective’s chapbook contest. On December 18th there will be an online reading for authors who were recognized as part of the contest. I will be reading a few poems from this collection, including a few not read before, so feel free to join in on the fun! Sign up is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYN_X0P1VJ_VVKOqf2MfurRBAsaKrB6mvX5CV1zNugWmAYBA/viewform
As the end of the year approaches and holidays come, things will begin slowing down on the writing end of things. I’ve also learned that Instagram is getting rid of hashtags on your main page, making it near impossible to find #callsforsubmission via smaller publications and zines. This is such as bummer and now I have to find other avenues to find small, independent publishers.
