I am filling in for a last minute opening at Alan Passman‘s reading series, Poetry Bleeding on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at my favorite coffeehouse, Viento Y Agua. On top of that, two of my best poetry friends, JL Martindale and Raquel Reyes-Lopez, are also featuring. Fellow Cadence poet, Scott Noon Creley will also read before the main feature of the night, Spencer Moody.
Come sign up for the open reading and have a delicious warm drink. Reading starts at 8 pm at 4007 E. 4th St. in Long Beach. More info on Facebook.

On Tuesday, November 11th, Nancy Lynée Woo and I will be reading from
Louder Than Long Beach is back and we get to join the fun! Saturday, November 15th, from 2-10 p.m., come to the Bungalow Building at 729 N. Pine Ave and spend the day full of music, art, and poetry. Nancy Lynée Woo and I will join our friend Fernando Gallegos and other Long Beach creatives bringing you lots of Long Beach goodness. You can get more details at the 


Last Friday night, I got to have a phenomenal evening with all of my favorite things: music, poetry, teachers, friends, family, and even my mom’s dog! Though not of these made the video (my mom and her dog are not featured), most of them are highlighted here on this amazing montage put together by the Teacher’s Association of Long Beach. Musicians Alex Hattick, Fernando Gallegos, Karlee and Bobby Cuff (AKA BobKat) perform songs, as well as play music to poetry for Nancy Lynée Woo and me. 
