Los Ángeles Writers Publish in 2023
A bit late, but here is Los Angeles Literature’s 8th Annual Los Ángeles Writers Publish list. It’s been a year filled with release parties, notably from new local presses–El Martillo Press and Riot of Roses–dedicated to publishing voices and women of color, as well as World Stage Press and others. Also, individuals published pieces in journals, magazines and newspapers, both big and small and in-between. This list attempts to be comprehensive, but if a publication has been missed, Los Angeles Literature apologizes. Continue reading Los Ángeles Writers Publish in 2023
Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/15/24 – 01/21/24
Plenty of literary events this week. Events include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops and a few kids events. Local writers reading this week are: Rich Ferguson, Matt Sedillo, Susan Hayden, Christian Perfas, Arthur Kayzakian, Maria Bolaños, Juan Amador and Mr. Chai Tea, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/15/24 – 01/21/24
Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/08/24 – 01/14/24
The year’s second list of weekly events. This week’s events include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops, a few kids and teen events. Local writers reading this week include: Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo, Biran Sonia Wallace, Glendale Poet Laureate Raffi Joe Wartanian, Arielle Estoria and Melissa Niles, among others Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/08/24 – 01/14/24
Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/01/24 – 01/07/24
Los Angeles Literature’s list of weekly events is back. Show up to a reading, take part in a workshop, join a book club, discover new writers and poets at an open mic, support LBGTQ+ writers and/or take your children to a teen or children’s event, to break in the new year in the literary community. Local writers reading this week are: Ellen Weber, Karen A. Clark and Angelina Saenz, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/01/24 – 01/07/24
Community News
Since the last community news in October a lot has happened the literary community. Book release parties, a new bookstore opens, Tia Chucha’s Press expands, local poets hold fundraisers for Gaza and more. Continue reading Community News
Speaking Truth to a Flawed System: Anastasia Helena Fenald Discusses Her New Book “The Art of Job Hunting”
Writer Jesse Tovar interviews the always spunky and funny poet Anastasia Helena Fenald about her new book The Art of Job Hunting: A Dramedy in Verse, her takedown of our capitalist system; her first book; working with independent presses and more. Continue reading Speaking Truth to a Flawed System: Anastasia Helena Fenald Discusses Her New Book “The Art of Job Hunting”
The West Hollywood Holiday Poetry Hotline
West Hollywood Poet Laureate Jen Cheng presents The West Hollywood Holiday Poetry Hotline for everyone this holiday season. Continue reading The West Hollywood Holiday Poetry Hotline
Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/11/23 – 12/17/23
The last list of weekly events of the year. It’s been a busy one for the literary community. From events in San Bernardino to Santa Ana to Sylmar to Venice and everywhere in-between. Literary events include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops, a few kids and teen events. Local writers reading this week include: Don Kingfisher Campbell, Stefanie Gilmore, VOTH, Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo, Linda Ravenswood and Mat Sedillo, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/11/23 – 12/17/23
The Life of A Young Writer: Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Claire Beeli
In June, Claire Beeli was announced as Long Beach’s inaugural Youth Poet Laureate. Recently, fellow Long Beach poet Nancy Woo talked with Beeli about her life as a young writer, her plans, if any, about pursuing a writer’s life once in college and much more. Continue reading The Life of A Young Writer: Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Claire Beeli
Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/04/23 – 12/10/23
Another week full of literary events: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops, and a few YA and kid events. Local writers reading this week include: Lisbeth Coiman, Teresa Mei Chuc, Nikolai Garcia, Tisha Marie Reichle Aguelara, Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo and Anastasia Helena Fenald, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/04/23 – 12/10/23
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