From the magazine’s story about the reasons why I wrote A Family, Maybe, and its long, arduous path to publication: “Memoirs have a unique power to draw readers into the intimate narratives of our lives, offering glimpses into personal struggles, triumphs, and transformations. However, the path from lived experiences to a published book is oftenContinue reading “The Pacific Sentinel on AFM’s path to publication”
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Two writing talks at Portland State
On Feb. 12, I gave talks in 2 courses on non-fiction writing and manuscrupt development at Portland State University, whose teaching press, Ooligan, is the publisher of my memoir A Family, Maybe. In one talk in particular, an earlier editor of my book, Kelly Morrison, and I went over the details of collaborating on manuscriptContinue reading “Two writing talks at Portland State”
“Foucault in Warsaw” review in Lambda Lit
A startling book I picked up at a publishers fair turned into my latest book review for Lambda Literary. Michel Foucault’s work forever changed our understanding of sanity, sexuality, morality, and crime. And yet his life concealed a personal secret that might explain how he first arrived at his profound realizations about society. . .Continue reading ““Foucault in Warsaw” review in Lambda Lit”
Presenting on culturally inclusive English teaching
Course content and delivery at my college, as in all higher education institutions in California, remains exclusively monolingual, while serving the student population that is often majority Latinx and bilingual. On Aug. 24, as part of the annual LACC Convocation (faculty training) Day, I gave a talk on the pedagogies in English composition courses thatContinue reading “Presenting on culturally inclusive English teaching”
Presenting on inclusive English teaching practices
On July 19, I presented at the 20th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA 2023) held at École Normale Supérieure in Lyon, France. My talk, titled “Teaching to the Strengths: Language and Culture Inclusive Pedagogies for California Latinx Students,” was part of a daylong “Diversity, Inclusion, and Pedagogic Practices in Culturally Different Educational Systems” symposium,Continue reading “Presenting on inclusive English teaching practices”
LACC’s Citadel seeks submissions
The Citadel, the annual literary magazine published by the English/ESL Department of Los Angeles City College, where I teach, is seeking submissions for its 2023 issue. A staple on the LA literary scene for more than 50 years, The Citadel features juried fiction and poetry by the writers from our college but also from theContinue reading “LACC’s Citadel seeks submissions”
Book review of The Magician by Colm Tóibín in Lambda Literary
Lambda Literary published and included in its December mailings my review of The Magician, Colm Tóibín’s novelized biography of Thomas Mann, Germany’s greatest 20th century writer – and a married and closeted public figure. “Gay, artistic Thomas is born into a prosperous mercantile family [where] money is as self-evident and essential as water and sunshine.Continue reading “Book review of The Magician by Colm Tóibín in Lambda Literary”
Those Tactfully Confusing Euphemisms
Students in my ESL writing classes are often confused by the indirect terms we use to address sensitive issues. Here is a handout I put together for them to introduce them, in simple terms, to some out of the many euphemisms we use. Americans teach their children: “If you can’t say anything nice, say nothingContinue reading “Those Tactfully Confusing Euphemisms”
Lit agent search using Publishers Marketplace
My advice piece for fellow writers on how to find and build a list of prospective literary agents landed on the front page of the California Writers Club quarterly newsletter. Click below to read it. Founded in 1909, California Writers Club is one of the nation’s oldest professional clubs for writers. With 22 branches throughout theContinue reading “Lit agent search using Publishers Marketplace”
Citadel submissions open until 5/31
The Citadel, a long-running literary journal in the English/ESL department of Los Angeles City College where I teach, is seeking submissions for its annual issue from the writers near and far. It’s an excellent opportunity to get published and connect to readers and other writers. Note that there is a $10 reading fee for allContinue reading “Citadel submissions open until 5/31”
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