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READINGS AND EVENTS

9/13 (7PM) | SEATTLE | THIRD PLACE BOOKS (RAVENNA LOCATION) - LIVE READING

Come join the free book launch for the Starrett-prize winning collection Trailer Park Psalms. Register here.

9/17 (12-3PM) | BELLINGHAM, WA | VILLAGE BOOKS - POETRY WORKSHOP

In this workshop, "Lifelines: Writing Poetry from Life Experience," we'll explore ways to express our recollections in poetry. We will focus on demystifying craft elements such as form and metaphor. More importantly, we will unlock a natural voice in exploring complex, delightful, or even challenging memories. Drawing inspiration from poets like Natasha Trethewey, Mark Doty, and Ocean Vuong, we’ll plumb the wealth of our past to generate new writing. Designed for practiced poets as well as newcomers to the genre. Includes packet of poems, discussion notes, and prompts. Register here.

9/17 (4PM) | BELLINGHAM, WA | VILLAGE BOOKS - LIVE READING

This reading will celebrate the release of Trailer Park Psalms in the very town where many of the poems were set. I'd love to see you there. $5, or free with purchase of the book. Get tickets here.

10/18 (2PM) | OLYMPIA, WA - POETRY WORKSHOP

This is a reprisal of the popular workshop "Lifelines: Writing Poetry from Life Experience." We'll explore ways to express our recollections in poetry. We will focus on demystifying craft elements such as form and metaphor. More importantly, we will unlock a natural voice in exploring complex, delightful, or even challenging memories. Drawing inspiration from poets like Natasha Trethewey, Mark Doty, and Ocean Vuong, we’ll plumb the wealth of our past to generate new writing. Designed for practiced poets as well as newcomers to the genre. Includes packet of poems, discussion notes, and prompts. Register here!

10/18 (6PM) | OLYMPIA, WA | NEW TRADITIONS CAFE - OPEN MIC FEATURE

Join me as I read from Trailer Park Psalms as the featured author for the Olympia Poetry Network's open mic. Sign up to share some of your own words as well; I'd love to hear them. Signups at 5:30. Located at Traditions on 5th and Water.

11/12 (NOON PACIFIC TIME) | ONLINE VIA ZOOM | CULTIVATING VOICES - OPEN MIC FEATURE

Attend this free open mic based in Ireland via Zoom. I'll be reading along with three Irish poets and one Palestinian poet. Details TBA. Requires pre-registration at this link.

11/16 (7PM) | BELLINGHAM, WA | HONEYMOON MEAD & CIDER - OPEN MIC FEATURE

Come enjoy Bellingham's finest mead and hear me read from Trailer Park Psalms. Sign up for the open mic if you'd like to share some of your own writing! Event is free and 21+ only. Signups at 6:30.

12/3 (7:30 PM) | PORTLAND, OR | KELLY'S OLYMPIAN - POETRY SLAM FEATURE

Come to the Portland Poetry Slam, a performative poetry competition and open mic where I'll be the headlining performer. 21+ only.

1/14 | ONLINE VIA ZOOM - BICOASTAL WEST-EAST POETS OF THE PANDEMIC

I'll be reading online with Amy Holman, Grace Cavalieri, and another poet yet to be determined. Details and link will be posted here closer to the event.

1/15 (5PM) | EVERETT, WA | THE SISTER'S RESTAURANT - EVERETT POETRY NIGHT

I'll be featuring at Everett Poetry Night, hosted by former Bellinghamer and friend Duane Kirby Jensen. Should be a wonderful show and open mic. Bring a poem to share. 2804 Grand Ave., Everett, WA. Free and all ages.

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