I put writer in quotes because I’ve been preoccupied with very little writing and a whole lot of other stuff. I can now speak on a few of them. 1- I helped move my eldest into her college dorm up north. It’s a little weird having only one of my girls at home, but we’re… Read more »
Posts Categorized: New Voices Reading Series
Readings in Manhattan
I’ve been gone for a bit, partly writing, partly living, but I wanted to peek in and inform you of my upcoming appearances. Tonight I’m participating in the Women of Color Reading Series at Jefferson Market Library in the Village. I’ll be reading excerpts from “Under the Canopy“ and I’m nervous but excited to finally… Read more »
“What the Lake Stole”
Tía Sara’s rhinestone hair combs, the ones Tío Cesar bought her on their one and only trip to “Nueva Yol.” She used to wear them to church, and any special occasion, as if they were made with real diamonds. Mira, your tio has great taste, she used to say. Los diamantes son para amantes. Us… Read more »