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...
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...
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...
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/ ...
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...
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...
