august '24
august? what's next, september??? october??????
news
been working on some things. something about making moves in silence, etc etc. (i don’t remember the exact meme i am referencing and can’t find it—leave me be.) all will be revealed soon, but in the meantime, have some poems!
published poems: “romanticism as midtown pothole” and “en rose” in Artists From Maryland Issue 1
published poems: “growing up,” “ode to the cybertruck (derogatory),” and “your honor, i did it for the vine” in JAKE1
published poem: “in which the houses don’t change” in Moist Poetry Journal
published poems: “every bone is healed and every stitch is sewn” and “two rituals to reinvent yourself” in Querencia Press’ Summer 2024 Anthology
published poems: “a real nail-biter” and “tomboy” in Door = Jar Fall 2024 issue (now available for preorder!)
published poem: “journal (take #4)” in JAKE (Ben Thinks You Should Leave edition)
published poems: “how to remember the recipe” and “my weapon of choice is a stop sign” in Gone Lawn 56
published poems: “i could be violet sky” and “suspendere (take #2)” in The Third Bullshit Anthology
notes & sneak peek
nothing this month; i’ve been moving sloooooow. a summer vacation of sorts? though in a last-minute turn of events, i’m teaching this fall, so anticipating doing some serious making. anyway, try again later!
friends
this section is lowkey dedicated to Garden Party Collective this month; i think they have such a rad organization and i’ve loved everything i’ve read from them.
call: GPC’s free poetry contest this year will center around mental health and run during Suicide Prevention Week (9/6-9/12), in honor of Christa Vander Wyst
release: red line by Ashley Elizabeth is available for preorder now
current events
here’s what i’ve been reading, watching, listening to, and playing.
books: Black Queer Hoe by Britteney Black Rose Kapri
tv: High Fidelity (Hulu)
games: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
this last round of JAKE pubs set a new record: i am their first contributor to have 10+ pieces featured in the mag! i have dubbed myself the decajake and am being so normal about it.