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Tag: OutWrite

Saying farewell to OutWrite (for now)

After this year’s festival, coming up this weekend, I’m stepping down as Co-Chair of OutWrite, along with Malik Thompson. It’s been an […]

August 3, 2022August 4, 2022

Interviewed on DC Public Library’s Podcast

When Jenny Cavallero, a D.C.-based comedian, writer, filmmaker, actor, and disabled person, approached me about being interviewed for DCPL’s Access This podcast, […]

June 15, 2021June 24, 2021

Co-Chairing OutWrite, Washington D.C.’s LGBTQ Literary Festival 🏳️‍🌈📚📝

I am so excited to serve as the new OutWrite Co-Chair, along with the incredible Malik Thompson! We’re both local poets with […]

November 9, 2020November 16, 2020

Find me at these poetry events in 2020

Last year really flew by for me. Is this what getting older feels like? If so, I’m going to try my best […]

January 2, 2020January 22, 2020

Summer reading

Looking for some summer reading? I’ve got you covered! Find me and other local writers at these upcoming bookish events: Poets in Protest […]

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019

OutWrite 2018 is right around the corner

Since last year, I’ve been helping to plan OutWrite, D.C.’s LGBTQIA+ literary festival, which happens annually August 3-5. Dave Ring, the OutWrite co-chair, […]

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018

Find me at these upcoming spring events

Spring is finally here! Even though it’s still cold out there for a D.C. spring, it smells like flowers and mulch and […]

April 1, 2018April 1, 2018

Honoring MLK’s legacy, AWP, & other upcoming events

While the weather outside may be frightful, plenty of writers — including this one — are giving readings through the winter months […]

February 16, 2018

Summer reading ☀️📚

I love summer for countless reasons. There’s more time to lounge and read, the days grow longer, my birthday falls in the […]

July 8, 2017July 11, 2017
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