‘She’s a wild, wild woman’
Writing poetry inspired by wronged women Xochi Quetzali Cartland, one of my fellow poets in the 2026 cohort of Pride Poets-in-Residence through […]
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Catch a falling poem, put it in your pocket
How to celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day & upcoming readings The Mid-Atlantic Review is hosting a community reading and fundraiser this […]
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Writing Queer “After” Poems
Last week, 20 poets gathered at the Arts Club of Washington for my workshop. Thank you so much to those who came out! It was […]
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Upcoming Poetry Workshop: Queer Homage
Ever found yourself singing a song in the shower? Being moved by a painting? Touched by a poet’s words? Harness that frisson […]
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Arts Club of Washington Pride Poet-in-Residence
Sharing some exciting news: I’m honored to have been selected for the 2026 Pride Poet-in-Residence program at the Arts Club of Washington! My fellow cohort […]
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Gooey, fresh out of the oven “Puberty cookies”
What’s your favorite cookie? Is it gooey, fresh out of the oven? Does it have a sprinkle of sea salt on top? […]
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Poetry and mixtapes: Writing inspired by music
When I learned about The Mixtape Review literary magazine, I was excited to submit one of my poems inspired by a song. Each poem and prose […]
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An anthology of contemporary medical poems
I’m honored to be published again by Grey Matter: A Narrative Medicine Poetry Journal, the poetry journal of the Narrative Medicine program at the University of Arizona College […]
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3 poems published in a new literary magazine
I’m so honored and excited to have three poems published in Paper Cranes Literary! The literary magazine was established this year in […]
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2 poems published in a body image zine
Love Me, Love My Belly I had two poems published recently in Porkbelly Press’ Love Me, Love My Belly zine, issue 7. Porkbelly Press, an […]
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Resigning from the Split This Rock Board
My heart is breaking. I no longer feel safe or welcome in Split This Rock. Staff released this statement last Friday, in […]
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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, […]
Read moreLast flight for On that one-way trip to Mars
Sadly my first book, On that one-way trip to Mars, is now out of print. My publisher Bottlecap Press informed me that […]
Read moreSocial Distancing and Poetry
While self-quarantining and social distancing, it is more important than ever to engage in activities that bring you joy. That is why […]
Read moreCrumb-sized a finalist in Etchings Press 2019 Whirling Prize
I’m so honored that my book Crumb-sized: Poems was included as a finalist in Etchings Press’ Whirling Prize in 2019. The theme this year […]
Read moreA Year (& Decade) in Review: My 2019 Publications
As a new year and new decade looms, I’m reflecting back on the writing and publication success I’ve experienced. I still can’t […]
Read moreInterviewed in Hyype Online
Hyppe Online interviewed me about Crumb-sized. Kelsey May asked really great questions! I’m so glad to be featured on her site, which celebrates […]
Read moreHonoring 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 […]
Read moreProfiled in Terp alumni magazine
It’s an honor to be profiled in my alma mater’s alumni magazine Terp. Reporter Sala Levin interviewed me about why I write, […]
Read moreMy panel was chosen for Split This Rock’s 2018 poetry festival
This is another lucky year for me and literary festivals/conferences! First, my panel for AWP 2018 was accepted, now my panel for […]
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