On Saturday, December 12, I gave an online poetry reading in celebration of my book Dark Braid. Kundiman, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing Asian American literature, and Kundiman Southwest, a local chapter here in New Mexico, were kind enough to host the event. It was a pleasure to read with Edie Tsong andContinue reading “My First Reading”
I’m thrilled that my prose poem “Hansel and Gretel in Reverse” was chosen by Los Angeles Review to be anthologized in their 23rd print edition. Poets featured in the anthology include Tiana Clark, Oliver de la Paz, Keetje Kuipers, and Marcelo Hernandez Castillo, among others. The issue is available for purchase here: https://bit.ly/3fuZIfd
Kiki Smith has long been one of my favorite artists. I’m especially taken by the way her materials reflect the delicacy and vulnerability of the human body. Recently, I read a quote by her on creativity and audience, it reminds me of how important it is to persist with creative work regardless of fears thatContinue reading “Kiki Smith and Creativity”
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Hi, I’m Dara Yen Elerath, a writer and designer living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. My debut poetry collection “Dark Braid” is now available through BkMk Press. You can also purchase it here, through Amazon.
This blog is a catalogue of personal thoughts and events related to my writing/creative life. Thank you for visiting.
My website: https://www.daraelerath.com
