Poets Pack Point Loma Community Reading as San Diego Poetry Annual Turns 20 The event featured a rich variety of poetry from authors, teachers, and students throughout San Diego whose work was featured in this year's edition.

Poets Pack Point Loma Community Reading as San Diego Poetry Annual Turns 20
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At San Diego Poetry Annual’s 20th anniversary book launch, I was honored to have my poem “A Blossoming Passion” highlighted in an article on Substack’s Constant Feed. You can read it at constantfeed.substack.com/p/poets-pack.... #sandiegopoetry #sandiegopoetryannual #poetry #poetrylover #poetry

San Diego Poetry Annual celebrated its 20th anniversary with a book launch this week at Point Loma Library. I read my poem (a ghazal) titled “A Blossoming Passion” which was featured in a review written for Constant Feed on Substack. You may the article at constantfeed.substack.com/p/poets-pack....

From protest to poetry, I had a pretty full day yesterday. Started with a “No Kings” rally and ended with an open mic at the San Diego Writers Festival to kick off National Poetry Month. Both events provided an opportunity to contemplate the importance of freedom. #nokingsday #openmic #poetry #peace

My poem “A Blossoming Passion” is published in the new San Diego Poetry Annual!The book launch happens April 15 at Point Loma Library. I’ll also read at the San Diego Writers Festival on March 28, which will feature Jodi Picoult, #1 NYT bestselling author! #sdpa #sandiegowritersfestival #poetry

This anthology, Freestyle Ink Fest (open theme), was just released by Wingless Dreamer Publisher. My poem The Land of Recall made the cut!

From the publisher: “It was a pleasure featuring your piece, truly…Your poem very well deserved to be published in our anthology. Congratulations.” 😇✒️

Been a while since I posted something, so I thought I’d start the New Year sharing my first acceptance of 2026. Hoping this is a sign of more to come! (Image of writer is AI generated). #writinglife #writingcommunity #winglessdreamerpublisher #writers

Just returned from a visit to Portugal where I visited some very old university libraries. I wanted to curl up in a giant chair and take in a dusty tome or two.

It was nice to not be bombarded with tons of negative news. Thought I’d share a few images that might just make you smile! #portugal

There’s one in Porto that requires a reservation to get into. Unfortunately I’m on a river cruise and couldn’t get to it. Supposed to be spectacular. I hear folks line up outside to get in.

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Touring Portugal and have come across some amazing bookstores and university libraries. #lisbon #portugal

Came across this example of determination that brought tears to my eyes.

Haven’t posted anything writing related in a while. But I continue to write nearly every day despite the lure of a golf outing amid fantastic summer weather. Something else I enjoy doing is converting my garden into a meal as reflected in my photos.

Just trying to stay sane these days! 🌷🏌🏽‍♀️🌺

How can I play with focus and determination when I’ve got all this beauty to gaze at? Though I’m not writing while enjoying the Monterey Peninsula, the ambience of Steinbeck country is sure to stimulate my muse. #montereypeninsula #steinbeckcountry #pebblebeachgolf #golfinglife

WriteGirl, a creative writing organization that mentors teen girls/gender-expansive youth in Los Angeles and beyond is looking for women/gender-expansive women to help steer teens to higher education and careers.

visit www.writegirl.org/volunteer for more info. Deadline: August 1; 213-253-2655.

I love sun, color, and flowers. May each day be filled with something pleasing to lift your spirits. 🌷🌺💐 #flowers #nature

Just got published in this month’s edition of The Sun! My essay submitted in response to their themed call on “complexion” was published in their Readers Write section. Those of you in the know understand the extremely low acceptance rate of this publication. Calls for a celebration! #writinglife

No Kings protest in San Diego County #nokings #democracy

Del Mar, CA No Kings peaceful protestors #peacefulprotest #nokings #democracy

No Kings peaceful protest San Diego county. #nokings #democracy

Peaceful No Kings protest in Del Mar, CA (San Diego Co.) #nokings #peacefulprotest #democracy

We’re one week away from Cautionary Tales, a dance theatre production of thought-provoking prose and poetry choreographed to carefully curated music to reflect upon the turbulent times of 2025. Performances take place June 5-7 in La Mesa, CA where my new chapbook will also be available.

Architectural scenes from Noto, Sicily. Inspiring! #notosicily #italysightseeing

My first chapbook, Cautionary Tales: Evocative Prose and Poetry to Contemplate for 2025, was released May 22 and will be available for purchase at the June 5-7 dance theatre performance produced by award-winning choreographer John Spencer Powell of Mounarath Powell Dance. #bookrelease #dancetheatre

Just felt like brightening someone’s day with two California sunsets, red roses, and irresistible sweets. May your light shine a little brighter!❣️#sunsets #goodlife #joy

ICE agents *know* what they are doing is probably illegal, which is why they try to conceal their identities with scarves and sunglasses. #AmericanGestapo

Just got my copies of the latest edition of San Diego Poetry Annual. Excited to share that I have two poems published in this edition: "The Butterfly" and "Ashes to Ashes." #sdpoetryannual #poetry #poetryanthologies #sdwritersink

Tickets are now on sale for my latest dance theatre collaboration Cautionary Tales. If you're in the San Diego area next month, please check it out. Thanks. mpdance.org/events/list/...