Local Poet and Performer, Pastiche Queen, Alleges Local Press Charged Fees and Failed to Follow Through on Publishing Agreement
Local poet and performer Pastiche Queen said The Los Angeles Press failed to communicate, didn’t deliver on contractual promises, and made them pay for costs publishers are supposed to cover, after agreeing to publish their chapbook “Trans Velociraptors.” Continue reading Local Poet and Performer, Pastiche Queen, Alleges Local Press Charged Fees and Failed to Follow Through on Publishing Agreement
Los Angeles Literature Events: 7/28/25 – 8/03/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature including the inaugural Wende Zine Fest at The Wende Museum in Culver City. Local writers featuring this week include: Ryka Aoki, Laurel Ann Bogen, Nikolai Garcia, Jo Kaplan, Jeremy Ra and Nicelle Davis, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 7/28/25 – 8/03/25
Los Angeles Literature Events: 7/21/25 – 7/27/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature. The biggest event is the “Poets Say ICE Out of LA” resistance through poetry and community event Wednesday, featuring 15+ poets reading and organizations sharing information on how to fight back against the ICE raids and stand up for immigrant rights in Greater Los Ángeles. Local writers featuring this week include: Luivette Resto, VOTH, Brendan Constantine, Cory “Besskepp” Cofer, Solany Lara and Sandy Shakes, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 7/21/25 – 7/27/25
Los Angeles Literature Events: 7/14/25 – 7/20/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature with literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings and book clubs and more. Local writers featuring this week include: Melissa Whitney, Carla Rachel Sameth, Sofía Aguilar, Gia Civerolo, Jesenia Chávez and Rick Lupert, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 7/14/25 – 7/20/25
The Influencers: Writers Talk About Who Shaped Their Work — Cody Sisco
The ninth installment of Los Angeles Literature’s interview series “The Influencers: Writers Talk About Who Shaped Their Work” features gay speculative fiction author and founder of BookSwell, Cody Sisco. Continue reading The Influencers: Writers Talk About Who Shaped Their Work — Cody Sisco
No List of Weekly Events This Week
There is no list of local literary events this week. Los Angeles Literature’s list of evetns will be back next week. Continue reading No List of Weekly Events This Week
Los Angeles Literature Events: 6/30/25 – 7/06/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature with literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings and book clubs. Local writers featuring this week include: Margaret Elysia Garcia, David A. Romero, Beth Marquez, Riviana Wadhwani, Sofía Aguilar and Da Boogieman, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 6/30/25 – 7/06/25
Los Angeles Literature Events: 6/23/25 – 6/29/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature with literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings and book clubs. Local writers featuring this week include: CB Lee, Matt Sedillo, Sarah Thursday, Gail Wronsky, Cory Besskepp Cofer and Sofia Aguilar, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 6/23/25 – 6/29/25
Los Angeles Literature Events: 6/16/25 – 6/22/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature. In celebration of Pride Month, the LA Poet Society is hosting the 5th Annual Queer Writers Festival this Saturday. Plus, all the other typical literary events taking place across Greater Los Ángeles. Local writers featuring this week include: bloom.likeflowrs, Brie B-G, Meriel O’Connell, Teresa Mei Chuc and Peter Lechuga, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 6/16/25 – 6/22/25
The Greater Los Ángeles Literary Community’s Response to the Recent ICE Raids
As ICE raids spark protests across L.Á., the city’s literary community is stepping up. Continue reading The Greater Los Ángeles Literary Community’s Response to the Recent ICE Raids
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