August is the final hurrah of Summer, and I do not begrudge it for this, but I am never in sorrow when I see this month depart into the past. This means that Autumn is swiftly approaching, and after spending the first half of this year in the tropics, I am ready for the cool … Continue reading Creativity & Survival

Somehow the midpoint of the year has passed, and so we begin the descent into the latter half of the year. Summer has a grip on Germany, where I relocated in mid-June, and the countryside is thick with heat, green and gold laced crops, and the sweet whisper of the river as it makes its … Continue reading And The Wheel Of The Year Turns

In early 2021, I began writing and compiling a chapbook titled "A Summer Mythos", which reflects upon my time in Italy through the lens of the mythologizing power of love and summer. It underwent many revisions, a title change, was sent to over two dozen publishers and presses, was shortlisted by two publishers, and was … Continue reading Publishing Announcement!

My grandparents, Herbert and Lona Moniz, on their wedding day As the hours of deep night settled around me on May 27th my mind was silent in places it had never been. There was a hush in the corners, in-between the spaces where riotous thoughts were churning, but at a slowed and distant pace. It … Continue reading Saying Our Goodbyes (CW: Death)

April was National Poetry Month. In the past I have taken part by creating and writing from prompts, posting online daily, reading tons of poetry books, and trying to write each day. This April was overflowing with life— time with loved ones, nights out trying to crack open my shell for just enough light, and … Continue reading Rain Will Help The Flowers Grow

This month was swallowed by a rising tide of responsibilities. Family obligations, a visiting loved one, two new job opportunities, rebuilding old connections, a wonderful poetry course, and my own attempts at reading and writing in the cracks of time left to me have sent March quickly away from me. For anyone interested, the poetry … Continue reading Bearing Fruit

The month of February makes me think of Black stories, chalky-pink love letters, and dying resolutions. I welcomed the month while wading through a rip current of depression, which caused the weeks to float past me, out of reach. The ember of motivation and strength that I felt throughout January burned out, and between poetic … Continue reading Brief Thoughts on Dying Embers & New Opportunities

The first month of 2022 arrived and departed swiftly, leaving us on the doorstep of February with little warning and not a backwards glance. While this month passed in a blur, it was filled with activity. On December 21st, my dear friend and I launched a literary magazine titled The Hyacinth Review with an open … Continue reading New Year & Fresh Projects

The end of 2021 is upon us. There is a melancholy relief woven into every December. It is a month of anticipation, cool breezes, promises made and broken by weather and loved ones, and most of all, of endings and the whisper of beginnings knocking on our doors.  I have met the end of December … Continue reading Goodbye 2021

November descended in a rush and departed just as quickly. Snow has arrived in my corner of the world, and so has the piercingly cold days of cuddling in blankets with a hot cup of tea. It did make for good writing weather, which is just what I needed. I participated in National Novel Writing … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2021: A Small Success