Hello, readers! I’m thrilled to announce that my one-act play, Hand in Unloveable Hand, will be going up as part of Frontera Fest this January. I’m excited to be taking on the roll of director as well as actor. To that end, I’m seeking actors for two speaking roles and one nonspeaking role. Speaking Roles: 1Continue reading “Seeking actors for Frontera Fest”
Category Archives: Austin
Good Things Coming to an End
I started Literary Austin in 2010 as a way to engage with the local literary community when I didn’t feel that I yet had a place in it. When I was still trying to find my place as a literary citizen, this blogging project allowed me the chance to explore events and connect with people. ForContinue reading “Good Things Coming to an End”
Poet About Town: August Open Mics
I’m excited to be the featured poet at two excellent open mics this month. First, I’ll be featuring at the BookWoman Second Thursday Open Mic on August 8th. The reading starts at 7:15, and is followed by a round-robin open mic, so bring poems to share! On August 22nd, I’ll be one of the co-features atContinue reading “Poet About Town: August Open Mics”
Feminist Friday: Austin Voter Registration Round-Up
If you’ve been following the news around Texas (and many other parts of the country), you know it’s been quite a week. Rick Perry signed new abortion restrictions into law yesterday morning. I couldn’t make it, but I watched a live feed online, feeling sick the entire time. When Jon asked why I was torturingContinue reading “Feminist Friday: Austin Voter Registration Round-Up”
Feminist Every Day
Last night was rough. I arrived at the Capitol just before 8. A security guard told me I wasn’t allowed to bring my water in, which was ridiculous, because I could look into the rotunda and see people with water. But given the number of people already arrested for ridiculous things, I wasn’t about toContinue reading “Feminist Every Day”
Video from the Capitol last night
Note: Long, thoughtful post coming soon. But I’m running on very little sleep and very high emotions, so my thoughts aren’t coalescing just yet. In the meantime, enjoy some protest video clips.
Poet About Town
June is going to be a delightfully busy month. I’ll be staying local, so Austinites, come on out! On June 3rd, I’ll be reading at Austin Salon Poetic, hosted by Michael Aaron Casares. The event takes place at Metal and Lace on 720 Red River. Reading starts at 7:30 p.m., though it might run on poet time…..Continue reading “Poet About Town”
Poet About Town
April! Meaning National Poetry Month, the Big Poetry Giveaway, and a slew of other fun poetry events. This weekend, between my birthday, a co-worker’s birthday, and probably having to put in some time at work, I’ll be enjoying the events of the Austin International Poetry Festival. On Sunday the 21st, I’ll be opening for JuleneContinue reading “Poet About Town”
Poet About Town: Addendum (Radio Edition)
I’m back from a great trip to North Carolina, tired but happy. While I was away, I realized that I forgot to add something exciting to my Poet About Town post from last week. This Wednesday, I’ll be featured on Writing on the Air, a show hosted on 91.7 KOOP. I’ll be talking about myContinue reading “Poet About Town: Addendum (Radio Edition)”
Supporting my feminist bookstore, because she supports me
BookWoman is the cornerstone of my literary career so far. I worked there in 2009 and 2010, and through the store I met Debra Winegarten and thus became a member of the Austin Writergrrls. Helping with the store’s open mic, I met lots of local poets, and gradually found a place in the localContinue reading “Supporting my feminist bookstore, because she supports me”
Poetry and Practice 