I will be reading my work at the following venues. I’d love to have you join me.
Tuesday, December 10, 7:00-9:00pm. Come join the launch party for the 2019 edition of Red Wheelbarrow. I will be reading an excerpt from my short story, “Crawlspace,” which appears in the issue. Join editor Ken Weisner and a crew of terrific writers, editors, and artists at Works Gallery, downtown San Jose, for an evening of readings and refreshments.
Tuesday, November 19, 6:00-8:00pm. I will be giving a craft talk to the South Bay Writer’s Club on the topic of imagery and metaphor at Holder’s Country Inn on De Anza Blvd. in Cupertino. Join us for dinner and scribbling!
Wednesday, August 21, 7:00-9:00pm. I will be reading an excerpt from my short story, “All the Daughters of Song Are Brought Low,” as part of the Flash Fiction Forum program. Works Gallery, 365 South Market Street, downtown San Jose. Come and enjoy an evening of stories and refreshments.
Friday, February 15, 6:30-8:00pm. I will be reading an excerpt from my short story “Gaugin’s Razor,” as part of the launch celebration for Catamaran #24, the Winter/Spring 2019 issue in which the full story appears. Santa Cruz Art League, 526 Broadway. My fellow readers:Len Anderson, Christie Cochrell, Melissa Cronin, Charles Hood, Bridget Lyons, John Moir, Eireene Nealand, and David Allen Sullivan. Please join us!
Thursday, October 17, 7:00pm. I will be reading selections from my book, Some Divine Commotion, as part of the Third Thursday series, sponsored by Poetry Center San Jose, at Willow Glen Library, 1157 Minnesota Avenue, San José, CA, 95125. Open mic to follow.
Tuesday, August 14, 7:00pm. I will be reading with Joyce E. Young in the Works Gallery, 365 S. Market St., San Jose, CA. Doors open at 6:30pm, admission $2. Snack/drinks available. Followed by open mic. Part of the Well-RED Reading series, sponsored by Poetry San Jose.
Wednesday, May 9, 7:00 – 9:00pm. I will be reading “Rachel,” an excerpt from a short story in progress at Flash Fiction Forum. Location: Works Gallery, 365 S. Market St., San Jose, CA. Flash Fiction Forum presents a bill of a dozen very short stories, a great evening of good stories, snacks/drinks, and general good cheer. I am the first reader on the bill.
Saturday, April 21, 2:00 – 4:00pm. I will be giving a craft talk at the Tri-Valley Writer’s Club on the mechanics of imagery and metaphor in all genres. Location: Four Points at Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, CA.
Sunday, March 11, 1:00 – 3:00pm. I will be the featured reader at The Los Gatos Poetry Lounge, hosted by Lesa Medley. Open-mic reading to follow. Please bring a poem of your own to share! Location: The beautiful Los Gatos Library, Technology Room (upstairs). Parking in front lot and side streets.
Friday, February 9, 7:00 – 8:00pm. Book Launch/Reading at the Euphrat Art Gallery, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA. I will be reading selections from my new poetry collection, Some Divine Commotion. The evening includes book-signing and refreshments. Directions to the gallery here.