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Posted on 05.18.20

Plants & Poetics: A Reflection on Craft and Inspiration...

news | by Karla Cordero

Those of you that catch me on Instagram know that one of my favorite things to share is the garden, the blooming flowers, the bean that sprouted, or my dog Spanky stealing a carrot from the day’s harvest. Recently, as I return to writing, I’ve been thinking a lot about pla...

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Posted on 04.15.20

Interview with Gigi Bella...

interviews | by Karla Cordero

Last fall I was asked to host the San Diego Poetry Slam, featuring Gigi Bella. I remember meeting Gigi for the first time. Her outfit on point, radiating with joy, smiling like we had known each other for years. It was mid-way through the slam, I invited Gigi to the mic and her a...

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Posted on 04.07.20

Keeping Slam Alive During COVID-19...

interviews | by Karla Cordero

Sunday evening, I'm rocking my fuzzy concha slippers, sweats, and a messy bun any bird would be down to nest in. You know, just here, practicing the art of  social distancing with the utmost class during the era of COVID-19. The microwave rings and Top Ramen is set for dinner...

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Posted on 08.07.19

A Conversation with Phil Kaye...

interviews | by Karla Cordero

A Conversation with Phil Kaye by Emily Lu Gao     Originally published in YLWRNGR                                                                                      Link: https://ylwrngr.com/2019/03/15/phil-kaye/        ...

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Posted on 03.11.19

Financially Sustaining Your Craft: An Interview on Self-Publishing with Edy...

interviews | by Karla Cordero

The debate over self-publishing versus working with an established press is always in conversation with various writing communities. At times, the final debate around the topic seems to end with a negative stigma regarding self-publishing as a lack of credibility or validatio...

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Posted on 09.16.18

Book Review - Citizen Illegal by José Olivarez...

books | by Karla Cordero

The Intimacy of Family, Home, and Identity in Citizen Illegal by José Olivarez Reviewed by Valorie K. Ruiz  It takes a focused introspection, awareness, and openness to capture what it’s like to exist within the intersection of multiple identities. José Olivarez’ Cit...

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