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Blog postOne of the stories that I did not include in my book was when I went bungy jumping at the head of the Nile in Uganda. I felt like I was dying. I wondered if my feet would slip out of the contraption that was lined with simple, ragged towels. But then I jumped and I couldn't un-jump.
Doing this book thing is kinda like that.
I am very honored to have a guest blog post over at Missing in the Mission, a very cool aid work (and more) blog. Please check out my piece, but also -
Blog postI am flabberghasted by the fact that I just published a book. I did it. I made this.
Ready & Go on the Amazon and Barnes & Noble fronts. Now, you go, read, and review. (Technical note: Apple's iBook process is not working for me, so I'll keep trying, but I'm not waiting for them.)
I have a colleague who has cultivated a charming manner of being egotistical... just enough to give him the courage to send his writing out to any numbe -
Blog postI am so excited and nervous to put this book up on Amazon (Kindle and print), B&N (Nook and print), and iBooks. I must recommend the print edition. It is much nicer. Please buy it. Please leave reviews!
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Blog postRadio silence.
Been workin' you fool.
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Blog postDern. Submit. Reject.
(this is actually 99 words)
M E R C Y
Even if that fault was never mine, I still hold black rage against me. I pound my temples, I want to jump, my throat still burns from screaming.
It takes hard work to NOT kill you.
It takes hard work to NOT feel shame.
It takes hard work to write this story, and I aim only to inform you that I am burning, rabid, and awake. I am every child that you re-birthed. I am every bi -
Blog postI had an interesting revelation today, that's probably obvious to most seasoned writers:
When people know you, face to face, when they look into your eyes, when they are closer to you than your species or your pride, they read your writing differently. Of course. They're kinder in some ways. Might not tell you when you suck.
But, they also don't want to know too much.
They already know you. They might not need to know the rest.
What was left unsa -
Blog postMy intro when I performed this poem live went like this: "I wrote this as a children's story, but it's not appropriate for children. It's a gangster story called Crown and Cheek."Never the less, I had my son read it for you too. Enjoy. function setupElement306101959692535460() { var requireFunc = window.platformElementRequire || window.require; // Relies on a global require, specific to platform elements requireFunc([ 'w-global', 'underscore', 'jquery', 'bac [...]
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Blog postI'm getting to know this poetry community in Dubai, and it feels good. I go to a workshop or an event and I see familiar faces. I know their voices.
Dubai Poetics is building this community through their publication:
Edition XVII is out, and has my poem "Stinging intimacy" (read as you scroll down).
They also recently hosted a poetry workshop more focused on writing than performance, which was cool. -
Blog postI'm a big fan of Dubai Poetics. They do more than just the magazine. They have readings, events, promote arts here in Dubai. Hats off.
I'm also a big fan of Farah Chamma, a poet and spoken word artist. I've linked to her stuff before (see below). She's pretty well known in these parts. She's beautiful and awesome.
Well, recently Dubai Poetics organized a 2-day workshop on with Farah about performing poetry. Of course I had to go. And it was super fun!
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