This year, I attended two SFFH writing workshops, simultaneously: Mary Robinette Kowal’s Short Story Cohort, and Taos Toolbox 2024.  One was remote, twelve weeks long, and one was in-person and two weeks long.  Both aimed to turn me and a handful of other folks into better, more professional writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

I participated in the 2023 Keshet Maker’s Space Experience in Albuquerque, NM. As part of that residency, I created a brand new piece: How to Communicate with the Dead. Here’s some rehearsal footage. Enjoy! Thanks to Kathryn Nusa Logan for filming.

This coming Friday, March 31, I’ll be doing art stuff! The good folks at OT Circus & Curious Toast are hosting Project Poetry, a poetry reading and art market. I’ll be participating in both: Market! Selling my zines & poetry books 5-9 pm, outdoors 709 Central Ave SW, downtown Albuquerque Poetry reading! Reading poems! 6:15-8:15

I’ve been really struggling with this post. I’m sure that’s why it’s nearly two months late. When I sit to write, I find myself reliving bad work memories and regurgitating lessons from previous years.  It’s been tough to figure out what exactly has changed over the last year, but I’ve also learned a lot.  I’m so much calmer

I’ve been noticing that, much as I am reluctant to re-enter the physical social world after covid, I’m also reluctant to enter the world that is sharing and talking about myself in any context whatsoever.   I used to be quite active on social media.  I used to make and share dances all the time. I