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Three Poems in Limp Wrist

I’m so honored to have three poems in the new issue of Limp Wrist! My poem “In Praise of Spouse” was a finalist for the 2021 Glitter Bomb Award.

Fun fact: I wrote this poem after listening to Pádraig O’Tuama read “Bone of My Bone and Flesh of my Flesh” by Ellen Bass on the Poetry Unbound podcast. I adore that poem, but Bass so quickly dismisses my favorite public term for my love, so I had to write this poem for my spouse.

You can also read my poems “Con Pane” (named for my favorite bakery!) and “Temporomandibular Prayer” (named for my TMJ!) in this issue. Thanks to editor Dustin Brookshire for affirming and publishing my work.

Poem in Lucky Jefferson

Lucky Jefferson is the coolest journal! Every poem in this issue riffs on the same opening and closing line. There are blank pages to respond or compose your own poem between sets, and there’s a Spotify playlist from contributor recommendations at the end. I’m so thrilled to be part of this!

I’m grateful to the editors both for the prompt that led me to create “Sometimes I Shake Too” and for the gift of this stunning issue! You can buy a copy here.

“The Domino Effect” in The Curator

The Curator published my poem “The Domino Effect” earlier this month, and I’m honored to be included in this beautiful digital magazine.

I’m also excited to join with more contributors on April 29 at 5:30 Pacific for a virtual reading in celebration of National Poetry Month! You can register for the reading here.

Interview in The Lumiere Review

I’m honored to be part of The Lumiere Review’s interview series, The Light Bulb. Thanks to Jessica Kim for inviting me to participate and for her thoughtful questions about my new chapbook, my writing life, and the publishing process.

Dolly Tribute

My poem “Dolly, When I Met You There Was Peace” was included in the Dolly tribute issue of Limp Wrist that was released today (her 75th birthday)! Check out this whole amazing issue. I’m honored to be in such company!

As if this tribute issue weren’t enough, tonight we brought the pieces to life via Zoom at the Wild & Precious Life Reading Series. What a joyful way to celebrate a wonderful human! Thanks to Dustin and Julie for including me.

Whale Road Review’s 5-Year Anniversary Reading

On January 9, 2021, I got to host the 5-year anniversary reading for the journal I started in 2015. I’m still stunned that this journal exists, and it was such a joy to get to celebrate with so many contributors from across our 5 years!

The reading is now available to watch on our YouTube channel if you’d like to join us a bit late. 🙂 We plan to hold more virtual readings in the coming months.

Our grand finale: Luci Shaw!

“How to Network as a Poet” Talk

If you couldn’t catch the Far Villages talks live, you can watch us now on YouTube! I shared my essay “How to Network as a Poet” (at 16:20) and had a great time with Nancy Reddy, Linda Simone, Helen Ruggieri, Abayomi Animashaun, & Diane Goettel of Black Lawrence Press.

Review of 28,065 Nights

What a beautiful review of my new chapbook by Rick Bailey! I’m grateful for this kind affirmation of my work.

You can get a copy of 28,065 Nights from River Glass Books.

Wednesday Night Poetry Feature

Last night I was one of the featured poets at Wednesday Night Poetry alongside Carolyn Forché, Ken Hada, and Connie Post! I was so thrilled to get to read from my brand new chapbook, 28,065 Nights, which was just released last week from River Glass Books.

Thanks so much to Kai Coggin for expanding this community and being such an incredible host!

Pre-orders for 28,065 Nights

My new chapbook, 28,065 Nights, is now available for pre-order from River Glass Books!

This is a collection of prose poems that explore storytelling, grief, and love. I wrote these poems to my Granny after her death, so this book is extra dear to me.

I’m so grateful to Kimberly Dawn and Marley Stuart for making this beautiful chapbook of my poems!