• Featured Reading: Tebot Bach

    Goldenwest College 15744 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA, United States

    I'll be a featured reader this month at Tebot Bach at Goldenstate West. I'll have copies of my chapbook available for sale!

    Free
  • CHWG Shop Talk. Techniques in Dialogue: Authentic Character Speech

    Buddhamouse Emporium 134 Yale Ave, Claremont, CA, United States

    I'll be teaching a workshop with the Coffee House Writer's Group. Techniques in Dialogue: Authentic Character Speech In this workshop you will learn specifically about techniques for direct dialogue. We will cover what dialogue is, a few do’s and don’ts, subtext, and discuss how character background and relationship influence speech. Short exercises and sharing will follow topics. A group exercise ...

    Free
  • Featured Reading: Two Idiots Peddling Poetry

    Ugly Mug Cafe 261 N Glassell St, Orange, CA, United States

    I'll be featuring at Two Idiots Peddling Poetry May 18 at the Ugly Mug Cafe. Entry is $3 and is always a wonderful reading. I'll also have copies of my chapbook available for sale.

    $3
  • Incandescent Mind Release

    Fox Coffee House 437 W Willow St, Long Beach, CA, United States

    I'll be reading at the Incandescent Mind Release party at Fox Coffee House. This project is pretty awesome, so come support great writers and a great small press! Print copies of the new journal will be available for purchase. I'll also have copies of "Gymlationship" available!

    Free
  • Writing Through Meditation-Workshop

    Ovitt Family Community Library 215 E C St, Ontario, CA, United States

    Meditation can change your mindset to overcome writer's block and clear the mind to effectively diminish the roadblocks to your writing. With breathing techniques and visualization added to the session, you will have all you need to get writing again. Bring pen/pencil, paper, and something to write on. I'll be facilitating this workshop for members of the Inland Empire Branch ...

  • Sense Workshop @ The Poetry Lab

    WE Labs 235 E. Broadway Ave 8th Floor, Long Beach, CA, United States

    In this renewed workshop we will not only identify and write with the five traditional senses but also explore beyond to the expanded definitions of sensations. Through exercises, prompts, and sharing, we will craft poetry that breathes life with dimensionality, depth, and weight. Readers and listeners can connect more fully to work that appeals to their senses and allows them to ...

    $15
  • One-on-One Workshops @ Mt. SAC

    Mt. San Antonio College 1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA, United States

    I will be hosting 1-on-1 workshops at Mt. SAC Writer's Weekend 2018. Please register for the weekend and speak to John Brantingham about open slots. Open to registrants of full event.

    $5
  • Open Mic Reading

    Underdog Bookstore 312 South Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA, United States

    I'll be reading at this open mic! From Underdog Bookstore's website: We host an Open Mic Night at Underdog Bookstore on the third Friday of every month to showcase and celebrate the creative talents of our local community, including poetry, music, and more! While walk-in sign-ups are welcome on the night, if you'd like to be listed as a featured ...

    Free
  • How to Perform Poetry

    Underdog Bookstore 312 South Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA, United States

    How to Perform Poetry Poetry isn't just meant to be read—it’s meant to be felt. In How to Perform Poetry, you'll learn to bring your words to life with presence, power, and purpose. Whether you're stepping onto a stage for the first time or looking to refine your delivery, this class guides you through the essentials of voice, movement, and ...

  • Friends of Fantasy Day: Author Panel

    Underdog Bookstore 312 South Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA, United States

    Join us in celebrating the first Friends of Fantasy Day at Underdog Bookstore with local authors Phoenix Mendoza, K. Andrew Turner, Sierra J Meril, and A. Jordan Lambert. Plus don’t miss the Friends of Fantasy audiobook sale on LibroFM. Remember to choose Underdog as your affiliate bookstore so that each purchase supports our nonprofit mission!