Join me for my reading series at The Standard Hollywood on October 25th. The theme of this reading aims to inspire voter turn out this election season. This month I’m joined by poets Derrick C. Brown and Jessica Abughattas. Come and get riled up with us in the Cactus Lounge FREE- 8pm.
Poetic Purpose : Reading Series at The Standard Hollywood October 25th
Writing Workshops at Two Bunch Palms
Join me for a little desert retreat at Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs. I’ll be teaching on Friday evening October 19th and Saturday morning October 20th. Get a day pass an enjoy the spa, spend the night, and write poetry with me in a divine setting!
Secular Sabbath in Joshua Tree
What a magical experience performing at Secular Sabbath in Joshua Tree. I read poetry under the stars and typed as the sun rose at the magical Joshua Tree Acres. Stay tuned for more Secular Sabbath gatherings in the future!
EPIC: Reading at Stories Books & Cafe
What a pleasure to be part of the monthly EPIC reading series hosted by Not A Cult Media at Stories Books & Cafe on October 18th. Keep an eye out for future readings that are a part of this wonderful series.
Reading at The Deep End Club - Friday Sept 28th 8pm
Come and enjoy this glorious group reading this Friday night!
Poem Published in Siren Mag
Click here to explore this new publication and a poem I wrote for the first issue!
The Process Podcast
So excited to be featured on The Process Podcast! Talking about my writing practice, the process of moving through the world as a freelance performance poet, and the importance of patience.
Rare Bird Podcast
New Rare Bird Podcast is live! Listen to a talk between myself and short story author Michelle Blair Wilker as we discuss the through links in our writing and the path a writer takes to get published these days.
Bridal Musings Article
ZINE OF THE MONTH SUBSCRIPTION
What is a zine? It's a handmade little book, copied, cut, pasted, and xeroxed, usually sewn or stapled together.
Sign up to get a new zine in the mail every month! Starting August 2018-January 2019 I will be writing and mailing a monthly zine on a different topic. The first series is titled "If You Really Want to Know Me." The content will include true stories, interviews, poems, illustrations and more. I will also reissue my old zines at some point as well! I used to make zines when I was younger and I just love them for their honesty, roughness, and simplicity. The subscription cost is $300* (half price sale through August 3rd) to cover six months of creation costs and life costs. You can pay by check, Venmo or Paypal. I promise each issue will be unique and thoughtful. Sign up below and keep your eye on the mailbox in late August for the first issue!
I know that zines are usually very cheap! The value in this initial seemingly high $300 subscription cost is that you are helping me kickstart this project. In the future I will be selling these zines for a much cheaper ticket price in local shops and bookstores. I will also do a few giveaways and there will be a window of opportunity to pay for the subscription sliding-scale! So if this first push is too much for you, know that I will always do my best to make my work as accessible as possible.
Rare Bird Podcast
Reading at Otherwild NYC
Come and listen to me read from my new book at Otherwild in New York!
California Book Tour
Come and find me on the road for the first leg of my book tour through Northern CA!
Girls at Library Interview
Check out my interview for Girls at Library with photos by Shelby Duncan!
Pre-Order My New Book!
You can now officially pre-order my new book and vinyl record!
Chapters Podcast
Out today, my feature on Chapters Podcast! Listen in as I discuss the books that have changed my life!
Culure Summit 2018 Abu Dhabi
It was such an honor to take part in and perform at Culture Summit 2018!
Resdiency At Alias Books East
Hear Her Song
I am so excited to announce my participation in this special project! I wrote tribute poems in honor of these incredible women. These poems are the lyrical base for "Hear Her Song"
A musical celebration of extraordinary women, with honorees including @hillaryclinton, Chief Theresa Kachindamoto, Sister Marilyn Lacey, @michelleobama, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and more! Featuring music composed by an all-female cast of today's leading composers and songwriters, with poetry by @jsuskin and music direction by Kurt Crowley (@crodees1). Presented in partnership with @vitalvoices and @womenlikeusfoundation, with upcoming performances at Washington DC's @ngadc and San José's @hammertheatrecenter with @sjculture.
More information at http://thecanalesproject.com/hear-her-song