queer writers – Marlena Chertock

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AWP 2018: Poet hugs, caucusing, and make AWP accessible

Posted on March 31, 2018March 30, 2018

So, this little thing called AWP happened. It’s already flown by, and what a whirlwind it was. AWP is jam-packed with so many panels and readings during the day and evening that it’s impossible to attend even a fraction of them! I tried my best, and man, was my body tired from the effort. From […]

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Summer reading ☀️📚

Posted on July 8, 2017July 11, 2017

I love summer for countless reasons. There’s more time to lounge and read, the days grow longer, my birthday falls in the summer. My spirits are always higher in this season — something about the warmth of the sun on my skin, the fireflies lighting up the night. When I was a kid, summer vacation […]