Tag Jose Angel Araguz

new work + Salamander virtual event

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Just a quick post amid the mayhem winddown that is Sunday night (and right before the mayhem windup that is the start of a new week, haha) to share two things:

FIRST, I’m happy to share that I have a new poem, “Pen,” in the latest issue of The Shore. This poem was inspired by a story my father-in-law shared about his years as a paramedic. Some heavy stories with that job.

What moves me most–and what I hoped to capture–is the balance he had to do between urgency and empathy. One poem doesn’t do it justice, of course, but I’m holding space for him here.

Check out the rest of the issue–including work by Jen Gayda Gupta, Jane Zwart, Daniel Ruiz, Stephanie Kaylor, and among other stellar writers here.

the flyer for the next Salamander virtual event.

SECOND, I’m excited to welcome folks to the next Salamander virtual event happening on April 7th. Here are the deets:

WHAT: Salamander issue #53 Virtual Reading
WHEN: Thursday, April 7th: 6-7PM EST
WHO: Katie Marya, Nicole Simonsen, & Sara Elkamel
WHERE: Via Zoom! Register for this event at this link.
[Note: ASL interpretation will be provided at this event.]

Super-excited to be hosting these wonderful writers! Check out work by Katie Marya and Sara Elkamel as well as excerpts from the rest of issue #53 here.

Here’s to another week, y’all!

Rotura released + virtual event info

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The book cover of Rotura.

First off, I’m excited to share that my new poetry collection, Rotura, is officially out from Black Lawrence Press. Copies can be ordered here.

I want to thank everyone who has supported me throughout the years, either by pre-ordering this latest book or has simply read a poem of mine and held space for it. This poetry thing is amazing and I’m grateful to be able to share it with so many communities and individuals. Abrazos to each of you!

I also want to thank Diane Goettel for believing in this book and for the wonderful phone call last May. We were in the middle of being forced to move (long story, oof), and hearing that the manuscript had resonated with her meant a lot amid the chaos. Thank you as well to everyone at BLP who continues to be wonderful to work with!

Flyer for the Pandora’s Box Creative Showcase event.

I’m also excited to share that I have a few virtual events in the works in support of Rotura. The first of these events is this Sunday as part of Pandora’s Box Creative Showcase. Here are the full details:

DATE/TIME: Sunday, March 20th, 5-7pm
MODALITY: virtual, on Zoom
HOW TO REGISTER: send me a brief message for registration link: thefridayinfluence@gmail.com

There will be an open mic after the features. Sign up for slots will begin at the event.

Hope to see you there!

José